“Some days I think about the opportunities RJ’s had, and they’re great, but also the things he has to deal with that are on his plate,” Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reflected recently on his son’s future and his passion for football. As someone who built his career on developing elite quarterbacks, Ryan appreciates how his son RJ Day has grown. Since 2023, RJ has been the starting quarterback at St. Francis DeSales High School, breaking school passing records and cementing himself as a leader under the Friday night lights. Last week, he even orchestrated a game-winning fourth-quarter drive, a glimpse of the poise that’s been shaping his journey.

But for the Buckeyes head coach, the real pride comes not from the numbers, but from how his son handles a uniquely pressurized role: th

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