QB Day, son of Ohio State HC, picks Northwestern
Key takeaways
- Day, the son of Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, announced his commitment to Northwestern on Sunday.
- The 6-foot-1, 205-pound passer from Columbus, Ohio, is a three-year starter at Ohio's St.
- Day, who is not currently ranked by ESPN, lands as the fifth member of coach David Braun's recruiting class for 2027.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Day, the son of Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, announced his commitment to Northwestern on Sunday.
The 6-foot-1, 205-pound passer from Columbus, Ohio, is a three-year starter at Ohio's St. Francis De Sales High School, where he owns multiple school passing records. He announced his pledge to the Wildcats on social media over offers from Purdue, Syracuse, Cincinnati and South Florida, among others.
R.J. Day, who is not currently ranked by ESPN, lands as the fifth member of coach David Braun's recruiting class for 2027. The program currently has eight quarterbacks on its roster, including Michigan State transfer Aidan Chiles and Class of 2026 signee Johnny O'Brien.