Cory Pappas

Joined: Mar 4, 2025

Cory Pappas is sports writer for USC Trojans On SI, Oregon Ducks On SI and Colorado Buffaloes 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.

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Deion Sanders takes in the second day of Cleveland Browns training camp, July 30, 2026, in Berea, Ohio.

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Jan 27, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Marshawn Lynch at a press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes received an eye-popping program valuation.

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 wide receiver Kam Perry was putting his skills on display in an offseason workout.

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 are one of the oldest teams in the Big 12 conference.

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Three of the top 10 2028 recruits in the state of Colorado are quarterbacks, giving the Colorado Buffaloes an even greater chance to find their signal caller of the future.

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The Colorado Buffaloes are in the running for class of 2028 recruit, quarterback Theodore Lee.

Feb 14, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Barrington Hargress (24) 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 are ranked towards the bottom of college basketball insider Jon Rothstein's Big 12 power rankings.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive end Brayden Manley is targeting a big game when his team takes on quarterback Julian Lewis and the Colorado Buffaloes in week one.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) walks off the field after the second day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Jacksonville. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]

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The Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars play in week one of the 2026 NFL season, meaning former Colorado Buffaloes stars: quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter are set to play one another.

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The analytics do not think the Colorado Buffaloes have much of a chance to shock the world and compete for a national title this season.

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle reacts in the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes will be facing one of the top programs in the Big Ten in non-conference play this season.

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. is ranked as a top 10 most impactful incoming Big 12 transfer for the 2026 college football season.

Oct 21, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado head coach JR Payne speaks to media during Big 12 Women’s Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Sophia Scheller-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team has revealed the jersey numbers for each player on their roster for the 2026-27 season.

Cory Pappas

Joined: Mar 4, 2025

Deion Sanders Gives a Clear Assessment on Colorado’s Julian Lewis

Deion Sanders Embraces Shedeur Sanders at NFL Training Camp

Marshawn Lynch Speaks Candidly About Deion Sanders' Post-NFL Career Advice

Incoming Colorado Transfer Ranked in Top 10 of PFF Receiver List

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Colorado Football Turns Heads With Program Valuation

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Colorado's Kam Perry Turns Heads in Offseason Workout

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Colorado's Ranking Among Oldest Rosters in Big 12

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Colorado With Opportunity to Capitalize on Rare Recruiting Ranking

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Colorado Making Push for In-State Quarterback Recruit

Basketball

Colorado Fans Won't Like Jon Rothstein's Big 12 Power Rankings

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Georgia Tech Defensive End Gives Unfiltered Take On Facing Colorado

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Colorado Buffaloes' Biggest Stars Facing Off to Start NFL Season

Analytics Predict Colorado's National Championship Odds

Colorado to Face Big Ten Powerhouse on Non-Conference Schedule

Where Colorado's DeAndre Moore Jr. Ranks Among Most Impactful Transfers

Colorado Officially Announces Roster's Jersey Numbers for Upcoming Season