After Jim Harbaugh, JJ McCarthy might be all the buzz in the football world. After performing and scoring heavily throughout the regular season. JJ McCarthy reserved the best for the playoffs, he scored majestically. The Michigan Wolverines finally broke their playoff jinx yesterday.

The team won in an emphatic style as they reigned supreme over the Alabama Crimson Tide and won the game with a 27-20 scoreline. The young quarterback player who witnessed the team lose two consecutive playoffs finally smiled after getting his team through. While the third time’s the charm, McCarthy chipped in with some key plays that helped Michigan end with the win. His girlfriend took to her beau’s post and commented with a lovely four-word message.

JJ McCarthy’s girlfriend comments on the QB’s post with some great emotions

The night of 2nd January was special for JJ McCarthy and the Michigan Wolverines. It was a redemption of sorts for the side and McCarthy as the team finally broke their playoff scare. The player took to Instagram to highlight his happiness. He posted a euphoric picture of himself roaring in happiness and captioned it as “Cinema” followed by a rose. The post got a special comment from the QB’s beau, Katya Kuropas. She wrote, “Gosh I love you” followed by four heart emojis.

The lovely message meant a lot to the jersey number 9 player. This would serve as a great motivation to have his partner’s support. Michigan would now look to finish the season with the title trophy on the 9th of January. It’ll be another test of character and skills as they face the unbeaten Washington Huskies in the final. McCarthy would need all the love from his girlfriend as he and the team prepare for the ultimate challenge. For the time being, this victory was perhaps one of the biggest moments of the QB’s career.

After two close losses, McCarthy gets the chance to smile after Alabama’s win

JJ McCarthy was part of some missed chances during his young career. He saw the opposite teams celebrate twice in the playoffs as he watched from close quarters. McCarthy was engulfed with strong emotions and showered praise on his HC Jim Harbaugh following the victory. He said- “It’s indescribable just because the last two years, being able to watch the opposing team celebrate, it’s just different when I see the maize and blue confetti on the field.”

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As the Wolverines won in overtime finally beating Alabama 27-20, the youngster spoke further in the presentation. “I’m nothing without this head coach [Jim Harbaugh], nothing without my teammates, nothing without that defense. Everything was so amazing. It’s just really, really amazing.” The shutterbugs also captured a teared-up JJ McCarthy as he soaked in the atmosphere.

It should be a belter of a game as the focus now shifts to the final between two strong sides.

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