Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Talks Son's Northwestern Commitment and His Own Path to Head Coach

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said he will not give his son, quarterback R.J. Day, any special treatment if Northwestern faces Ohio State in the future, noting that his wife would object to any easy play. R.J. Day recently committed to Northwestern, setting up a possible father‑son showdown in the Big Ten.

Day also reflected on his own rise to the Ohio State job, admitting he never felt fully prepared when he stepped in for Urban Meyer during Meyer’s suspension and later succeeded him after Meyer’s retirement. He described the rapid transition, early victories, staff changes and recruiting efforts that shaped his tenure, emphasizing the challenge of following a Hall‑of‑Fame predecessor while establishing his own voice.