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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.

Jul 31, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) participates in training camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Former Oregon Ducks running back Bucky Irving made his return to the field for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after battling multiple injuries since week 4. Irving was a huge part of the Bucs 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals, snapping a losing streak.

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning takes the field ahead of the game as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
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The No. 6 Oregon Ducks wrap up their regular season on the road against their big rivals, the Washington Huskies. A win to finish 11-1 would lock Oregon into the College Football Playoff. What do the analytics say about Oregon's chances to do so?

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Nov 22, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning greets fans before the game against the Southern California Trojans at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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The Oregon Ducks enter the final week of the regular season in control of their College Football Playoff destiny. A win against the Washington Huskies and they will be in. However, the same is not true for their Big Ten title hopes. Is that a good thing?

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Southern California coach Lincoln Riley looks for answers against Oregon during the second half touchdown Nov. 22, 2025.
Football

The Oregon Ducks defeated the USC Trojans 42-27 to improve to 10-1 on the season. A win on the road against the Washington Huskies will lock up the Ducks in a College Football Playoff spot. How do the latest Big Ten power rankings shape up after week 13?

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Nov 15, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin watches pregame warmups against the Florida Gators at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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The No. 7 Oregon Ducks and No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels are next to each other in the College Football Playoff rankings. There is a factor that can change these rankings that isn't due to on-field results. That factor is if Lane Kiffin remains the Ole Miss coach

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, right, embraces Oregon wide receiver Justius Lowe before the game as the Oregon Ducks host the Indiana Hoosiers Oct. 11, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
Football

The No. 7 Oregon Ducks welcome in the No. 15 USC Trojans to Autzen Stadium for a high stakes game with College Football Playoff hopes on the line. What do the analytics say about this top-15 Big Ten showdown?

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Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi walks the field during the Oregon Ducks’ Spring Game Saturday, April 27. 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
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The Oregon Ducks have had a top notch defense under coach Dan Lanning. Lanning's defensive coordinator since taking over in Eugene has been Tosh Lupoi. Could Lupoi end up earning his first head coaching job with the Oregon State Beavers this offseason?

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning talks to players in the fourth quarter as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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The No. 8 Oregon Ducks are hosting the Minnesota Golden Gophers in what expects to be a wet and rainy Friday night Big Ten matchup. Oregon is 8-1 and will look to win out to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. What do the analytics say?

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