Ryan Day set for first showdown with mentor Chip Kelly as No. 21 Ohio State hosts Northwestern
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Ryan Day will face his mentor and former offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on Saturday when the 21st-ranked Buckeyes host the Northwestern Wildcats. This matchup comes after Kelly left Ohio State in late November, following a 2-9 start to the season. Day and Kelly have a long-standing relationship, having worked together nearly 30 years ago when Kelly was Kelly's offensive coordinator at New Hampshire.
Kelly joined Ohio State's staff as offensive coordinator in 2024 after being fired by the Las Vegas Raiders. Day's son, RJ, will join Northwestern next year after graduating from Columbus DeSales High School. In their upcoming game, Day's defensive unit will need to improve after allowing explosive plays in recent losses. The Buckeyes aim to avoid their first three-game losing streak since 2011, while Northwestern seeks to win at Ohio Stadium for the first time since 1971.
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