Sam Darnold had a night to remember on Sunday. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback helped his team secure a 31-27 NFC Championship win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Lumen Field. With the victory, Darnold and the Seahawks advance to Super Bowl LX on February 8.
After the game, Darnold shared a quick kiss on the field with his fiancée, Katie Hoofnagle, celebrating the big win together. It was a special moment for Darnold, who previously led the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-win season but struggled in the playoffs.
Katie, a former South Carolina Gamecocks soccer player, shared her custom game-day outfit on Instagram before the game. She wore a black zipper jacket with light denim jeans featuring a large “14” on the leg, paired with silver boots and a small matching handbag.
Darnold and Hoofnagle got engaged over the summer. He proposed on a beach in Dana Point, California, in July 2025, and the couple announced it on Instagram with a joint post captioned, “YES!!!!!”
The Seahawks’ win and their engagement made Sunday a memorable night for both of them.