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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.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning walks off the field after the Ducks’ loss as the Oregon Ducks face the Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl on Jan. 9, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Oregon Ducks season is over after their 56-22 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl. This was the second year in a row Oregon's season ended in a blowout playoff loss.

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, left, and Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti shake hands during the head coaches’ press conference ahead of the Peach Bowl at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia, on Jan. 8, 2026.
Football

The Oregon Ducks are underdogs in the Peach Bowl against the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers. Oregon and Indiana played earlier this season, with the Hoosiers beating the Ducks in Autzen Stadium. Will Oregon be able to avenge this defeat?

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Aug 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) on the field before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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The Oregon Ducks are one of the final teams left in the race to bring home the College Football Playoff National Championship this season. Former Duck and current New England Patriots defensive back Christian Gonzalez had a funny way of predicting Oregon

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