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Ohio State coach Ryan Day’s son commits to this Big Ten school
TL;DR
RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, has committed to Northwestern University, leaving Ohio to compete in the Big Ten. He is a top high school quarterback with impressive records at Columbus St. Francis DeSales.
Key points
- RJ Day is a top high school quarterback from Ohio.
- He has committed to Northwestern University.
- RJ Day chose Northwestern over Purdue and USF.
- He holds records for career passing yards and touchdowns.
- He will compete in the Big Ten against Ohio State.
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RJ Day, the son of Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, is one of the top high school quarterbacks in the Buckeye State.
The three-year starter at Columbus St. Francis DeSales already owns school records in career passing yards and touchdowns entering his senior season.
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But on Sunday, the 6-foot-1, 204-pounder made a college commitment that will take him out of Ohio and into direct competition with his father.
Day announced on X he will attend Northwestern, choosing the Wildcats over the Purdue Boilermakers and USF Bulls. Northwestern competes in the Big Ten alongside Day’s powerhouse Buckeyes.
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A three-star recruit, Day is ranked as the No. 78 quarterback and the No. 1,178 player overall in the class of 2027, according to Rivals Industry Rankings.
That is not the kind of resume that earns someone, even a family member, an offer from Ohio State.
But Northwestern’s new offensive coordinator, Chip Kelly, served on Ryan Day’s staff during the national title season of 2024. Kelly also coached Ryan Day during his college career as a quarterback at New Hampshire.
“It’s really surreal when you think about the relationships that we’ve had with those two as a family over the years,” RJ Day told ESPN. “Coach Kelly coached my dad in college, so that adds another layer to it.”
Q&A
Why did RJ Day choose Northwestern over other schools?
RJ Day chose Northwestern for his college commitment over Purdue and USF, likely seeking competitive opportunities in the Big Ten.
What records does RJ Day hold at Columbus St. Francis DeSales?
RJ Day holds school records for career passing yards and touchdowns as a three-year starter.
How does RJ Day's commitment impact Ohio State football?
RJ Day's commitment to Northwestern means he will compete directly against his father, Ryan Day, in the Big Ten, adding a unique dynamic to their relationship.
