Cory Pappas

Joined: Aug 29, 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.

Football

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon is ranked as one of the top rookies for the 2026 fantasy football season.

Oct 20, 2018; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley (left) and TCU Horned Frogs head coach Gary Patterson speak before the game at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Football

The USC Trojans made a splash this offseason by hiring Gary Patterson as defensive coordinator.

Dec 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts in the first half against the UC Santa Cruz at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Basketball

The USC Trojans appear to be a finalist for Utah Utes transfer, guard Terrence Brown.

Dec 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman holds up Fight On sign after victory against the UTSA Roadrunners at the Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

The USC Trojans are higher than expected in an early 2026-27 college basketball ranking.

Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts following the victory against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Football

The USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins both hosted class of 2027 recruit, tight end Christian Hanshaw.

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

The transfer portal in college basketball has officially opened and multiple USC Trojans players have already entered it.

Football

The USC Trojans welcomed class of 2028 recruit, cornerback Jordan Hicks to campus.

Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies during the second quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Football

An NFL analyst is high on USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon and would take him as the first wideout off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Sep 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) runs down field for a touchdown on a pass play during the first half against the Georgia Southern Eaglesat Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Football

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon is getting closer to finding out where his NFL home will be.

Calvary vs. Ruston Tuesday evening, January 6, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Academy. Ahmad Hudson gets advice.

Football

The USC Trojans will be hosting two-sport class of 2027 recruit Ahmad Hudson on a visit.

Sep 2, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Nevada Wolf Pack in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

The USC Trojans received commitments from two elite Southern California recruits in the month of March.

Oct 16, 2021; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Gary Patterson during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Football

The USC Trojans hired long-time TCU Horned Frogs coach Gary Patterson to be their defensive coordinator this offseason.

Cory Pappas

Joined: Aug 29, 2024

USC's Jazzy Davidson Meets Up With NBA Legend At Award Ceremony

USC's Updated Recruiting Class Ranking Signals Program's Upward Trend

5-Star Recruit Beckham Black's Connection With USC's Eric Musselman

List of Every USC First-Round Pick in NFL Draft History

Football

USC's Makai Lemon Earns Promising Ranking Among Rookie Receivers Before NFL Draft

Football

USC's Lincoln Riley Opens Up About Gary Patterson Hire

Basketball

USC In Contention With Blue Bloods For Highly Touted Utah Transfer

Basketball

USC's Promising Ranking Amid Transfer Portal Chaos

Football

Los Angeles Rivals USC, UCLA Battling For 4-Star Utah Recruit

Basketball

USC Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures & Updated Roster for 2026-27

Football

4-Star Recruit Jordan Hicks Opens Up About USC Visit

Football

Analyst's Bold Take On USC's Makai Lemon Before NFL Draft

USC's Makai Lemon Visits With AFC Team Seeking Return To Super Bowl

USC, Nebraska Set to Host Elite Two-Sport Recruit

USC Trojans Recruiting Momentum Surging Through the Spring

The Value USC's Gary Patterson Can Provide Lincoln Riley