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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.

Jan 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Isaac Asuma (1) drives to the basket as Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle (32) defends during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
News

Oregon Ducks Basketball Defeated By Minnesota, Nate Bittle Held Scoreless

The Oregon Ducks lost their first road contest of the season in a 77-69 loss at the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Ducks' leading scoring, center Nate Bittle, was held scoreless in the defeat.

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Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning looks on in the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Rose Bowl college football quarterfinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Football

Oregon Ducks Hosting 5-Star Safety Blaine Bradford, Battling LSU, Ohio State

The Oregon Ducks will be hosting five-star, class of 2026 safety, Blaine Bradford this weekend. Oregon is among five of Bradford top schools, along with LSU, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Alabama.

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Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) runs the ball during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Football

Ohio State Quarterback Will Howard Reveals Oregon Ducks' Autzen Stadium Loudest Ever

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard reveals that Autzen Stadium, home of the Oregon Ducks in Eugene, is the loudest stadium he's ever played in. The Buckeyes are College Football Playoff National Champions but lost to coach Dan Lanning's Ducks in

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Jan 21, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Supreme Cook (7) drives against Washington Huskies forward Great Osobor (1) during the second half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Basketball

Oregon Ducks Defeat Washington Huskies, Dominate Final Minutes in 82-71 Win

The Oregon Ducks beat the rival Washington Huskies 82-71 on Tuesday night to improve to 16-3 on the season. Oregon's Keeshawn Barthelemy, Supreme Cook, TJ Bamba, Jackson Shelstad, and Brandon Angel all scored in double figures.

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Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Football

Texas Longhorns' Arch Manning To Win Heisman Trophy? Oregon Ducks' Dante Moore's Odds

Betting odds for the Heisman Trophy in 2025. Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore is behind leaders like Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning and Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Who will win the prestigious award next season?

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Jan 18, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman watches the game action during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Oregon Ducks Drop in AP Top-25 Rankings After Loss To Purdue Boilermakers

The Oregon Ducks dropped in the AP Top-25 college basketball rankings from No. 13 to No. 15 after a loss to the Purdue Boilermakers. Oregon coach Dana Altman's team is right behind a pair of SEC team in Texas A&M and Mississippi State.

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Nashville Christian's Jared Curtis (2) celebrates after the win over Columbia Academy in the TSSAA Bluecross Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Football

Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs Hosting 5-Star QB Jared Curtis: Official Visits Loom

The Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, and South Carolina Gamecocks have an official visit scheduled with five-star class of 2026 quarterback Jared Curtis. He is ranked as the No. 2 overall quarterback in his class.

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Jan 18, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Brandon Angel (21) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
News

Oregon Ducks Basketball Loses To Purdue Boilermakers, Offense Struggles

The Oregon Ducks fell to the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday afternoon 65-58. Oregon had their worst offensive game of the season under coach Dana Altman and struggled keeping Purdue off the glass.

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Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
Football

Oregon Ducks' Dillon Gabriel Ranked No. 10 Quarterback in 2025 NFL Draft By Mel Kiper Jr.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel is a projected round four pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Where does Gabriel stack up compared to the other quarterbacks? Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. put out his newest mock draft.

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Sep 2, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tulane Green Wave running back Makhi Hughes (21) rushes against South Alabama Jaguars safety Mike Harris (31) during the second half at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Football

Oregon Ducks Transfer Portal Running Back Makhi Hughes Ranks Among Best In Nation

The Oregon Ducks landed former Tulane Green Wave running back Makhi Hughes in the transfer portal. Hughes was ranked among the best transfers in the country and will have a big role for the Ducks offense in 2025.

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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws the ball during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Athens, Ga., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
Football

Miami Hurricanes' Carson Beck To Make More NIL Money Than Denver Broncos Bo Nix NFL Contract

Quarterback Carson Beck announced over the past week that he would be transferring from Georgia to Miami. Beck will receive massive NIL money at Miami. He is projected to make more money next season than Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix on the second yea

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Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning during a timeout in the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
Football

Oregon Ducks Biggest Transfer Portal Winners After Signing Emmanuel Pregnon From USC?

The Oregon Ducks added to a stacked transfer portal class of 2025 by signing former USC Trojans offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon. Do the Ducks have the highest ranked class of transfers heading into the 2025 season?

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