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.

Oct 28, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning congratulates players after defeating the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

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Oregon Ducks' tight end Kenyon Sadiq and interior offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon both declared for the 2026 NFL Draft this offseason are ranked among the top offensive prospects in their class.

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The Oregon Ducks are eyeing a third straight appearance in the College Football Playoff. Heading into the 2026 season, what ranking are the Ducks projected to finish with and will it be enough to make the 12-team field?

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Oregon Ducks safety Dillon Thieneman declared for the 2026 NFL Draft this offseason and is projected to be one of the first safeties selected. What is the current ranking for the 2025 first-team All-American?

Oregon inside linebacker Bryce Boettcher arrives at the field as the Oregon Ducks take on the Washington Huskies on Nov. 29, 2025, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington.

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The Oregon Ducks have had nine players from their 2025 team invited to the 2026 NFL Combine set to take place in Indianapolis in late February. These are the nine Ducks and their current draft projections.

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The Oregon Ducks grabbed two of the highest rated players in the transfer portal this offseason in former Minnesota Golden Gophers safety Koi Perich and former Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola. Where did these two rank among the best transfer

Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers Bo Nix Denver Broncos AFC West Division Betting Odds Kansas City Chiefs patrick mahomes

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The oddsmakers are high on the Los Angeles Chargers and their quarterback, Justin Herbert. The former Oregon Ducks star and his team is favored to win the AFC West division in 2026, something the franchise hasn't pulled off since 2009.

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning looks on during the fourth quarter against the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

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The Oregon Ducks could be a contender to land class of 2027 five-star recruit, defensive lineman Jalen Brewster. Brewster has been committed to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, but a coaching decision has other schools in the mix.

Aug 30, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive line coach Zarnell Fitch on the field before the game against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

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Former Oregon Ducks recruiting target, class of 2027 defensive lineman Jalen Brewster does not seem thrilled that the Texas Tech Red Raiders failed to renew the contract of defensive line coach Zarnell Fitch. Brewster has been committed to the Texas Tech

Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) gives an interview after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is off to a good start in his young NFL career. The former Oregon Ducks star achieved something that only two other quarterbacks have done in their first two seasons.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning watches a play against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

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The Oregon Ducks landed a top five 2026 recruiting class. This class consists of some of the best defensive backs in the country. Ducks defensive coordinator Chris Hampton earned credit for helping make that happen.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning reacts during the first half of the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Oregon Ducks are one of eight finalists for class of 2027 recruit, defensive lineman George Toia. Oregon has shown in recent years that it's a place that players at this position can come in to and work their way towards being drafted into the NFL.

Feb 2, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) speaks to media during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was at Super Bowl LX Opening Night, and the former Oregon Ducks cornerback was asked an array of questions, including some about his time in Eugene.

Cory Pappas

Joined: Aug 15, 2024

Oregon Ducks Predicted to Land Top Linebacker Recruit

Kenyon Sadiq Outperforms NFL Star in Combine Bench Press

Oregon, Nike Release New Grateful Ducks Gear For Fans

Oregon Recruiting Target Sione Kaho Turns Heads at Elite Quarterback Camp

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Oregon’s Potential National Championship Path Revealed in New Playoff Prediction

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Oregon Safety Dillon Thieneman's Updated NFL Draft Projection

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Get to Know All Nine of the Oregon Ducks Invited to the NFL Combine

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Two Incoming Oregon Transfers Rank Among Best in Big Ten

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Betting Odds Reveal Surprising New AFC West Favorite

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5-Star Recruit Jalen Brewster's Oregon Timeline Amid Texas Tech Uncertainty

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Oregon 5-Star Recruiting Target Jalen Brewster Reconsiders Texas Tech Commitment

Bo Nix Joins Peyton Manning and Justin Herbert in Elite Achievement

One Oregon Ducks Coach Ranks As College Football’s Best Recruiters

The Big Reason 4-Star Recruit George Toia Could Commit To Oregon

Christian Gonzalez Addresses Dan Lanning, Eugene Ahead of Super Bowl LX