Cory Pappas

Joined: Mar 4, 2025

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.

Aug 29, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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FSU linebackers coach Chris Marve at the FSU National Signing Day Party on Feb. 5, 2020.

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Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Dec 28, 2024; Tucson, AZ, USA; Miami (OH) RedHawks wide receiver Kam Perry (10) against the Colorado State Rams during the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes incoming transfer wide receiver Kam Perry looks to have a number picked out for the 2026 season.

Feb 14, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle looks on during the second half against the BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have had an up and down season and find themselves as the No. 11 seed in the Big 12 conference as of now. With the Buffs on the outside of the NCAA Tournament bubble, they will likely need to win the Big 12 tournament.

Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks the sidelines in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have had to shuffle around coaches this offseason after multiple departures. There is a big role that is still remains vacant as of now. That role would be in special teams.

Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes 2026 football season does not kick off until September, but in the words of Buffaloes head strength and conditioning coach Andreu Swasey, "it starts now."

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The Colorado Buffaloes landed former Charlotte 49ers defensive lineman Yamil Talib in the transfer portal this offseason. Talib is ready to go in Boulder, with his sights set on a Big 12 championship.

Refugio's Ernest Campbell gestures after his first-place finish in the 400-meter relay during the Class 2A UIL State track and field meet, Friday, May 3, 2024, at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.

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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Ernest Campbell ran at the "Colorado Last Chance" track and field meet. The incoming Buffaloes transfer blew away the rest of the field in front of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders and some of his teammates.

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The Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team is on the 2026 NCAA Tournament bubble heading into Saturday's showdown against the Texas Tech Lady Raiders. Colorado football coach Deion Sanders and his team will be cheering from the stands.

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The Colorado Buffaloes enter the final stretch of the 2025-26 season on the outside looking in at the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season. Winning Big 12 conference games has been an issue for this Buffs team.

Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes made some massive roster changes this offseason in the transfer portal, adding 43 different players. Here are three that Colorado fans should be excited about watching in 2026.

Mar 7, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach JR Payne looks on during the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes took down the Arizona Wildcats 78-70 on Tuesday night, making it their fourth straight Big 12 conference road win. Colorado coach JR Payne has her team trending towards the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes are in pursuit of class of 2027 recruit, wide receiver Khalil Taylor. The four-star wideout recently announced that he has a visit set to Boulder in the coming months.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders was enamored by the iconic Colorado mountain ranges, as he posted a couple pictures of them on his social media.

Cory Pappas

Joined: Mar 4, 2025

Deion Sanders Preparing This Key Position Group For Upcoming Season

Colorado's Chris Marve Motivating His Defense During Offseason

Colorado Sets Multiple Recruiting Visits With These Defensive Linemen

Colorado Officially Announces New-Look Coaching Staff Under Deion Sanders

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Incoming Colorado Transfer Kam Perry Reveals New Jersey Number

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Big 12 Tournament Projects Difficult Path for Colorado

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Colorado Still Needs to Fill This Important Vacant Coaching Position

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Colorado's Andreu Swasey Delivers Motivational Message During Offseason Workout

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Colorado's Yamil Talib Reveals Lofty Goal For Upcoming Season

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Colorado’s Ernest Campbell Puts on Show for Deion Sanders at Track Event

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Colorado Football Showing Support For Women's Basketball Amid NCAA Tournament Push

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Colorado's Shocking Big 12 Power Index Ranking as NCAA Tournament Approaches

Three Incoming Colorado Transfers That Fans Should Be Excited About

Colorado Extends Impressive Streak in Arizona Win as NCAA Tournament Nears

Colorado Schedules Recruiting Visit With Four-Star Wide Receiver