As the four teams in the College Football Playoff gear up for action, they’re required to do some media events leading up to the games. On Thursday night, the coaches gathered for a media session, but there was one notable absence.

Dabo Swinney, Ed Orgeron and Lincoln Riley were all present at the festivities, but Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was nowhere to be found.

Initial reports suggested his flight was delayed in getting to the location. However, a report later emerged revealing Day was busy recruiting.

According to Ohio State insider Bill Kurelic, Day met with four-star quarterback recruit C.J. Stroud.

#OhioState coaches Ryan Day and Mike Yurcich are visiting country's No. 2 QB today who will then be in Columbus tonight. VIP https://t.co/3RpGEtTAP5. — Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) December 12, 2019

Stroud is one of the elite quarterbacks in the 2020 class. Day and company have been hot on the recruiting trail, especially headed into the final weeks before the earlier signing period.

While the College Football Playoff is a big deal, the press conference two weeks before the big game isn’t. Day had better things to do, and if the Buckeyes land Stroud, it will all have been worth it.

Ohio State is set to face off against Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl. The Tigers enter as slight favorites, but both teams are two of the most-balanced programs in the country.

Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET on December 28.