Ryan Day's Son RJ Joins Ohio State Rival After Making Decision on Big Ten Football Commitment
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Key Points:
- RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, has committed to Northwestern for the 2027 college football season, choosing the Wildcats over offers from Purdue, Cincinnati, Boston College, Syracuse, and South Florida.
- Ranked No. 86 among quarterbacks in the 2027 class by 247Sports, Day will play under offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who previously coached both Ryan Day at New Hampshire and at Ohio State.
- Day has had a standout high school career at St. Francis DeSales, amassing 5,714 passing yards and 54 touchdowns over three years.
- Despite family ties, Ohio State did not show strong interest in RJ Day, likely due to existing quarterback commitments and Ryan Day's aggressive recruitment and transfer strategies.
- Northwestern’s quarterback roster suggests a clearer path for RJ Day to compete for playing time, with several current QBs nearing the end of their eligibility by the time he arrives.
