Syracuse’s matchup with Clemson on Saturday will bring more than just another ACC test to campus. It will also put the Orange in front of a sizable group of recruits who are set to take in game day in Central New York, and several of them already have a strong feel for what Syracuse is selling.
One of those visitors is Morgantown (WV) High quarterback Twigg, who has been on Syracuse’s radar for a while. The Orange were the first school to offer him earlier in the year, and he already knows the program from a June trip for Franchise Camp. He also has a personal connection to the roster through starting SU punter Jimmy Gregg, a fellow West Virginia native and close friend.
“Loved the culture and the coaching staff,” Twigg said to The Juice Online. “The facilities are over the top. It was one of the better overall camp experiences I’ve been to for sure.”
Twigg has stayed in contact with coaches Aaron Mannicci, Dre Kates and Fran Brown, and Syracuse has also talked with him about his ability to contribute on both sides of the ball. He lines up at safety as well, and that versatility has come up in conversations with the staff.
“We talked about opportunities to play on both offense and defense,” Twigg said. “(Me and coach Brown had a chance) to sit down and really dig a little deeper which I definitely appreciate.”
Another quarterback making the trip is Davis of Fort Worth (TX) Episcopal, who also picked up his Syracuse offer first from the Orange. This will be his first visit back to campus since Franchise Camp in June, and his earlier impression was a strong one.
“I was really impressed,” Davis said of his June visit. “The facilities are top-notch, and the campus had a great atmosphere. It felt like a place I could see myself.”
Davis has remained in regular contact with Syracuse quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan and Charlie Brewer, and Ryan even traveled to Texas to see him in person when the offer was extended. Their conversations have centered on how Davis would fit into the program and what the offense would ask of him.
“We talked about what my development would look like if I came to Syracuse,” Davis said.
Buffalo (NY) Canisius athlete Shuford is also back on Syracuse’s radar after first being offered following Franchise Camp in June 2025. He returned to Central New York in June for another camp visit and said the relationship has stayed active since then.
“Since the offer the contact been solid,” Shuford said to The Juice Online. “I’ve talked with them a few times and they been showing love. Just checking in and making sure everything going good on my end.”
The message from Syracuse has stayed steady.
“They just been telling me to keep working, stay focused, and keep building my game,” Shuford said. “They also said they’re excited to see me back up there.”
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