Ryan Day visits colleges with son RJ, faces mixed reactions

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Ryan Day visits colleges with son RJ, faces mixed reactions
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day recently visited colleges with his son RJ Day, who is committed to Northwestern. The visits included stops at Clemson and South Carolina, where Ryan Day acknowledged the 'awkward' nature of the encounters, receiving double takes from others. He reported positive interactions with Big Ten coaches, particularly noting Purdue's Barry Odom's kindness. Ryan Day expressed satisfaction with RJ's recruiting process and highlighted significant connections with Northwestern's coaching staff, including his son's future position coach Jerry Neuheisel. RJ Day has been a three-star quarterback at DeSales since 2023 and will enter his senior year.

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  • Ryan Day visited colleges, including Clemson and South Carolina.
  • He acknowledged the awkward moments during the visits.
  • RJ Day is committed to Northwestern, where he will play quarterback.
  • Ryan Day appreciates the support from Big Ten coaches during recruitment.
  • RJ Day is a three-star quarterback entering his senior year.
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  • 2:31 PMYahoo SportsRyan Day got double takes while on college visits with his son
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day admits it was "awkward" visiting colleges with his son, RJ, a Northwestern commit.

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