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Coach Day's Son Commits to Rival Northwestern
23 Aug
Summary
- Ryan Day's son, RJ, committed to Northwestern, a Big Ten rival.
- Day shared his experience visiting other universities with his son.
- RJ Day is a 3-star quarterback committed to the 2027 class.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has opened up about the experience of accompanying his son, RJ Day, on college recruiting visits. RJ Day committed to the Northwestern Wildcats, another Big Ten institution, as part of their 2027 recruiting class. This development creates a unique situation for the Day family, with Ryan Day acknowledging a sense of awkwardness during visits to rival campuses.
Day spoke positively about Northwestern's coaching staff, including assistant coach Jerry Neuheisel and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, with whom Day shares a history from his coaching days at the University of New Hampshire. RJ Day, a 5-foot-11, 203-pound quarterback, is rated as a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports and is the 103rd quarterback in his recruiting class. He played high school football at St. Francis de Sales in Columbus, Ohio.
