Maddox Twigg’s first trip to Syracuse came with a big-game backdrop, and the 2028 Morgantown (WV) High quarterback left the Dome with an even stronger impression of the Orange.
Twigg, a three-star prospect from 247Sports with more than half a dozen offers, including West Virginia, Marshall, Jacksonville State and Syracuse, was on campus Saturday for Syracuse’s game against Clemson. The Orange offered him in March and have stayed in regular contact ever since.
“It was great,” Twigg said to The Juice Online. “First time in the Dome. Love the atmosphere.”
One of the biggest parts of the visit was reconnecting with Syracuse punter Jimmy Gregg, along with members of the coaching staff, including Perry Eliano and Dan Bolden.
“Really just catching up and talking about my season, the stadium, the game and how their season is going,” Twigg said.
Twigg also spent time with Gregg’s family and talked with his parents briefly.
“Talked about him putting one off the scoreboard and making them raise it,” Twigg said.
The crowd left an impression too. Syracuse announced 37,291 in attendance, close to the JMA Wireless Dome’s capacity, and the ACC Network had its ACC Huddle show on site.
“Just the atmosphere and how loud it was,” Twigg said. “Getting to see everyone and especially my guy (Gregg) out there on the field doing his thing. Doesn’t get much better.”
Even with Syracuse taking the loss, Twigg said the visit only reinforced where the Orange stand in his recruitment.
“I already felt very strongly about Cuse as one of my top picks,” Twigg said. “Love the culture and what they are building there and have really enjoyed building relationships with the staff. Being there for a big game like that just strengthens that even more.”
Twigg’s season at Morgantown is still rolling. The Mohigans finished the regular season 9-2 and are ranked fifth heading into the playoffs.
“Now,” Twigg said, :it’s all about cleaning a few things up, continuing to improve, and going out there and winning another title.”
In 2025, Twigg was the MVP of Morgantown’s run to the West Virginia AAAA Championship, piling up 3,400 total yards and 45 total touchdowns.
“I like to think I’m a physical QB with a big play, never quit mentality,” Twigg said. “It’s a physical game, and I like that.”
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