Ryan Day discusses son RJ's college football recruiting experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 2:19 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day shared insights on the recruiting journey of his son, RJ, during an interview. RJ, a three-star quarterback who recently completed high school at St. Francis de Sales in Columbus, committed to Northwestern after visiting several schools, including Purdue and UCLA. Day described some of the awkward moments they experienced while touring campuses, noting a unique perspective as both a coach and a parent. He emphasized that RJ has a passion for football and enjoys the recruiting process. Northwestern stood out for RJ, particularly due to the connections with its coaching staff.
- •RJ Day is a three-star quarterback prospect.
- •He committed to Northwestern on May 10 after multiple visits.
- •Ryan Day experienced college recruiting as both a father and coach.
- •Day praised the coaching staff at Northwestern for their connection with RJ.
- •RJ is described as being passionate about football and the recruiting process.
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State's Ryan Day opens up about son's recruiting journey
"Ohio State coach Ryan Day reveals the awkward moments and lessons from experiencing college football recruiting as a father alongside son RJ.
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