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The WireRecruiting · Big TenUPDATED AUG 23, 2026
The Pate State / The Wire
The WireStatus · ReportedImpact · lowNorthwestern · Big Ten

Northwestern Adds Ryan Day’s Son to Its 2027 Big Ten Recruiting Class

RJ Day’s commitment puts Ohio State’s head coach in an unusual recruiting position: his son will join a conference rival. The move follows recruiting trips to universities connected to Ryan Day’s work, including schools inside the Big Ten.

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AUG 23, 2026
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01 · The NewsWhat Happened

Richard Janvrin reported that RJ Day, the son of Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, committed to Northwestern’s 2027 recruiting class. RJ Day plays football, and his recruitment included trips with his father to universities that compete in the Big Ten. Northwestern ultimately landed the commitment, making him part of a future Wildcats class while his father remains on the other side of the conference at Ohio State. The report does not identify RJ Day’s position, provide a ranking, or include a projected arrival timeline beyond the 2027 class.

Sourcing & standards: Reporting via Yahoo Sports. Produced by the Pate State Wire Desk under the site's verification rules, monitored by an editor. Corrections are timestamped, never silent.

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