R.J. Day, Son of Ohio State Coach Ryan Day, Commits to Northwestern
Rising senior quarterback R.J. Day, the son of Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, has officially committed to play college football for Northwestern University. The announcement was made via social media on Sunday, securing his place in the Wildcats' 2027 recruiting class. Day, a standout player at St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio, selected Northwestern over other notable offers from Purdue, Syracuse, Cincinnati, and South Florida. As a three-year starter, he has established significant career records, including 5,714 passing yards and 54 touchdowns. His junior season in 2025 was particularly impressive, setting single-season school records for yards and touchdowns. At Northwestern, Day will join a roster that currently includes eight quarterbacks and will play under first-year offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Notably, Kelly served as the offensive coordinator when Ryan Day was a record-setting quarterback at New Hampshire, creating a unique historical connection between the coach and the player's father. This commitment adds a high-profile prospect to the Big Ten program amidst ongoing roster developments.
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R.J. Day, Son of Ohio State Coach Ryan Day, Commits to Northwestern
Rising senior quarterback R.J. Day, the son of Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, has officially committed to play college football for Northwestern University. The announcement was made via social media on Sunday, securing his place in the Wildcats' 2027 recruiting class. Day, a standout player at St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio, selected Northwestern over other notable offers from Purdue, Syracuse, Cincinnati, and South Florida. As a three-year starter, he has established significant career records, including 5,714 passing yards and 54 touchdowns. His junior season in 2025 was particularly impressive, setting single-season school records for yards and touchdowns. At Northwestern, Day will join a roster that currently includes eight quarterbacks and will play under first-year offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Notably, Kelly served as the offensive coordinator when Ryan Day was a record-setting quarterback at New Hampshire, creating a unique historical connection between the coach and the player's father. This commitment adds a high-profile prospect to the Big Ten program amidst ongoing roster developments.
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