Syracuse’s 18-13 loss to Clemson didn’t keep the Dome from making an impression on Saturday. The Orange brought in a sizable recruiting group for the game, and the visitors came away talking about the atmosphere, the staff and how the program fits them.
One of the headliners was Glassboro (NJ) High EDGE Ezeiruaku, a four-star prospect from 247Sports whose offer list includes Duke, Maryland, Nebraska and Syracuse. He said the trip was worth it.
“The visit was good,” Ezeiruaku said to The Juice Online. “(Enjoyed being) in the Dome again and watching a great game.”
Ezeiruaku also got time with several members of Syracuse’s staff, including Fran Brown, Charles Watkins, Jeremy Hawkins and Vince Kehres. The conversation centered on how he could fit into the defense.
“We talked about the game,” Ezeiruaku said. “Mainly just how my play style fits great into their defense."
Syracuse has also stayed active with Binghamton (NY) Chenango Forks High two-way standout Fry. The Orange had him in for spring practice and brought him back for Franchise Camp in June, and Saturday gave him a chance to see the Dome in full game-day mode.
“It was good,” Fry said. “It was a great atmosphere there and was definitely loud.”
Trenton Sherman has been the main coach in contact with Fry, and Sherman was the one who invited him for this visit. Fry came away impressed with that relationship.
“I really like coach Sherman,” Fry said. “He’s been great to communicate with. I can tell he really cares about his players.”
For Bennati, the trip carried a different kind of familiarity. Syracuse first offered the Oakdale (CT) St.
Thomas More School prospect in April, and he had already been to the Dome for a game during the 2025 season as well as for spring practice. Saturday marked his first in-person look at the team this fall.
“It was great,” Bennati said. “Even though it was a tough loss, I had fun, and the coaching staff was nice.
The fans were loud. It was just a good experience overall.”
Bennati, who currently plays at St. Thomas More, is originally from Canada, and he noted that Syracuse’s track record with Canadian players stands out to him. He pointed to Matthew Bergeron as the kind of path he’d like to follow, from a relatively under-the-radar Canadian recruit to an All-ACC career at Syracuse and now a spot with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
“Syracuse has a strong history of recruiting Canadian players,” Bennati said. “It’s cool to have the opportunity to be part of that pipeline.”
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