“Gonna get a lot of slack for that” – Jason Day reveals controversial NFL favorites amid fierce team rivalry

13-time PGA Tour winner Jason Day is fighting for his second major championship title at the ongoing 2025 US Open. During an interview at the tournament, he revealed that he is rooting for the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.

In 2018, Day won the Farmers Insurance Open and the Wells Fargo Championship. He also won the PGA Championship in 2015 and the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson with 23-under 261. Notably, he has placed second in the US Open twice— in 2011 and 2013.

During the 2025 US Open, the Australian golfer was asked to mention his favorite NFL team, and he said:

“My favorite football team is the Cleveland Browns, even though they have a rivalry. My second favorite team is Pittsburgh, and I know I’m gonna get a lot of slack for that but I do have the Pittsburgh colors today, so I’ll just leave it at that.”

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Famously dubbed the Turnpike Rivalry, the Browns-Steelers rivalry started as early as 1950 after the AAFC-NFL merger. The two teams compete in the AFC North and have faced each other in 146 meetings so far.

The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers have also faced off in the playoffs three times, with the latter outperforming the former twice. The Browns won their first ever playoffs against the Steelers in 2023.

How did Jason Day perform in the third round of the 2025 US Open?

During his first round at the 2025 US Open, Jason Day shot one birdie across all 18 holes with five bogeys and one double bogey. On day two, he shot one bogey on the front nine, two on the back, and fired four birdies and an eagle across 18 holes.

On moving day, Day carded 2-over 72 after firing four bogeys and two birdies. He now has a total score of 5-over 215 and is tied for 21st position with Brooks Koepka, Keegan Bradley, and six other golfers.

Notably, Jason Day is nine strokes behind Sam Burns, who is at the top of the leaderboard with 4-under 206.

Here’s a look at Jason Day’s scorecard from the 2025 US Open, round 3:

Round 3

Hole 1 (par 4) - 5
Hole 2 (par 4) - 4
Hole 3 (par 4) - 4
Hole 4 (par 5) - 5
Hole 5 (par 4) - 4
Hole 6 (par 3) - 3
Hole 7 (par 4) - 5
Hole 8 (par 3) - 2
Hole 9 (par 4) - 5
Hole 10 (par 4) - 4
Hole 11 (par 4) - 4
Hole 12 (par 5) - 5
Hole 13 (par 3) - 3
Hole 14 (par 4) - 3
Hole 15 (par 4) - 4
Hole 16 (par 3) - 4
Hole 17 (par 4) - 4
Hole 18 (par 4) - 4

About the author

Sarah Rishama Madaki is a dedicated Golf Writer at Sportskeeda with a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the world of sports journalism. With five years of professional experience as a content writer and strategist, she has worked with global brands across diverse industries, including stints at Soot Africa, TWU, Ink Different Hub, and Attrock.

A devoted fan of golf, Sarah stays updated on the sport through platforms like ESPN, SS Golf, and esteemed publications such as Golf Digest and Golf.com. She combines her knowledge of the game with an ability to understand audience preferences, crafting stories that resonate deeply with readers.

Sarah credits Tiger Woods as her inspiration for entering the world of golf. His resilience, innovative contributions to the game, and achievements motivate her to push boundaries in her career.

Beyond golf, Sarah is an avid NFL enthusiast cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs, a fiction novel lover, and a budding gardener. She aspires to one day cover historic events like The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, bringing fans closer to the heart of the action.

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Edited by Pratham K Sharma