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Cory Pappas

Cory Pappas

Joined: Aug 15, 2024

Cory Pappas is sports writer for USC Trojans On SI and Oregon Ducks On SI. Since starting in March of 2024, he has been writing breaking news stories, game previews, game recaps, and more across College Sports, the NFL, MLB, NBA, and Olympics for Total Apex Sports. In addition to writing, Cory is also a sports data scout for Sportradar. He covers live sporting events ranging from college athletics to semi-pro and professional. Before joining the industry, Cory graduated from the University of Oregon in 2022. He ran track for Oregon's club Track and Field team. Before Oregon, he played varsity basketball and track and field in high school in Walnut Creek, CA. Cory is using his lifelong passion for sports and writing together.

Oregon inside linebacker Bryce Boettcher dances to “Shout” as the No. 1 Oregon Ducks host the Washington Huskies Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
Football

Oregon Ducks' Bryce Boettcher College Football's Best Returning Linebacker?

Oregon Ducks linebacker Bryce Boettcher has gone from being a walk-on to Oregon's leading tackler in 2024. With Boettcher running it back with the Ducks in 2025, is he the best returning linebacker in all of college football?

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St. Bonaventure's Dylan Dunst tackles Folsom quarterback Ryder Lyons during the fourth quarter of the CIF-State Division 1-A state championship bowl at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. St. Bonaventure lost 20-14.
Football

5-Star Quarterback Recruit Ryder Lyons Visits USC Trojans, Oregon Ducks Losing Ground?

Oregon Ducks class of 2026 recruiting target, five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons, paid a visit to the USC Trojans over the weekend. Lyons is ranked as the No. 3 quarterback in his class. Can Ducks coach Dan Lanning land Lyons over USC coach Lincoln Riley?

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning leads practice as the Oregon Ducks hit the practice field ahead of Michigan State Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore.
Football

Oregon Ducks Recruits Brandon Finney, Dierre Hill Join Team, Arrive On Campus

Oregon Ducks' spring ball is underway and two class of 2025 recruits have joined the team. Four-star cornerback Brandon Finney and four-star running back Dierre Hill posted on social media on Friday that they had arrived in Eugene.

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Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon offensive lineman Josh Conerly (OL07) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Football

Josh Conerly Jr. NFL Draft Projection After Pro Day, Combine

Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. is among the top offensive tackles in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Where is he projected to be selected and how does he rank among other tackles such as LSU Tigers' Will Campbell and Texas Longhorns' Kelvin Ban

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Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon (DL15) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Football

San Francisco 49ers Bulk Trenches With Multiple Oregon Ducks In 2025 NFL Draft Trade?

Oregon Ducks' defensive lineman Derrick Harmon and offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. are projected to be taken in the first or second round of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Could the San Francisco 49ers be a destination for one, or even both of them?

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes the field as the No. 9 Oregon Ducks host Washington State Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
Football

Oregon Ducks Predicted To Land Three Top 10-Recruits In Class of 2026

The Oregon Ducks are now predicted to land recruits Jackson Cantwell, Ryder Lyons, and Richard Wesley. All three are ranked in the top ten of the recruiting class of 2026 per Rivals250. This would be a massive win for coach Dan Lanning if he can bring in

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Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates after the winning the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Georgia won 22-19.
Football

5-Star Tight End Recruit Mark Bowman Leaning Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs?

The Oregon Ducks are making a play for five-star tight end Mark Bowman and four-star safety Jett Washington. Two of the schools also in the running are the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team quarterback Dillon Gabriel of Oregon (8) talks with media members after Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Football

Dillon Gabriel Reveals Opinion On Oregon Ducks Quarterback Competition, Dante Moore

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel participated at Oregon's Pro Day earlier this week, and Gabriel was asked about his thoughts on the future of the Ducks quarterback room with Dante Moore and Austin Novosad.

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Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad celebrates a 3-pointer as the Oregon State Beavers host the Oregon Ducks Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore.
Basketball

5 Bold Predictions for Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket: Florida Upset, Duke Contenders?

The first round of 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament gets underway on Thursday morning. The Oregon Ducks will play in the final first round game on Friday night. A lot of things will happen from now until the National Championship on April 7. Here are five bold

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Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon defensive back Jabbar Muhammad (DB23) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images
Football

Oregon Ducks' Jabbar Muhammad Boosts NFL Draft Stock at Pro Day

Oregon Ducks cornerback Jabbar Muhammad participated in Oregon's Pro Day on Tuesday. Among the drills he participated in was the 40-yard dash and vertical jump. Muhammad is currently projected as a late-round pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.

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Michigan Wolverines players react after they defeat the Wisconsin Badgers during the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament final game on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan defeated Wisconsin 59-53.
News

NCAA Tournament Bracket Upset Alert: Michigan Wolverines, Texas A&M Aggies?

The Oregon Ducks are the No. 5 seed in the East region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Are the Michigan Wolverines and Texas A&M Aggies on upset alert? Here are some key matchups for Thursday and Friday's March Madness first round games.

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Oregon center Nate Bittle (32) blocks a shot by Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) during overtime of their game Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Oregon beat Wisconsin 77-73 in overtime. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Basketball

NCAA Tournament East Region Preview, Potential Upsets: Duke, Alabama, Wisconsin, Oregon, Arizona

The Oregon Ducks are the No. 5 seed in the East Region for the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket. The Duke Blue Devils and Cooper Flagg are the No. 1 seed. Here is a breakdown of the top teams in the region; such as the Alabama Crimson Tide, Wisconsin Badgers

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