Cory Pappas

Joined: Aug 29, 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.

Sep 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the second half against the Rice Owls at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

NCAA Tournament hopes for the USC Trojans are fading fast following USC's home defeat to the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

May 31, 2025; Corvallis, OR, USA; USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz takes questions after a game against Saint Mary's at the NCAA Corvallis Regional at Goss Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Baseball

The USC Trojans baseball team is off to an undefeated 9-0 start in the 2026 season. There's only as handful of teams in the country still without a loss and the Trojans are one of them.

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California wideout Ja'Kobi Lane (WO27) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Football

USC Trojans wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane is at the 2026 NFL Combine. Lane revealed to reporters his reason for wanting to pursue an NFL career along with an informal meeting he had with an NFL team.

Football

USC Trojans defensive backs' Kamari Ramsey and Bishop Fitzgerald are both gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft as the combine gets underway. A team to keep an eye on for these two is the Denver Broncos, in part due to a connection on the coaching staff.

Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Utah Utes in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

The USC Trojans finally have all 12 of their opponents for the upcoming 2026 season set. USC will kick off in Week 0 against the San Jose State Spartans, a team that USC has been a custom to facing in non-conference in recent years.

Basketball

The USC Trojans desperately need a big win to improve their NCAA Tournament resume following a disappointing home loss to the Oregon Ducks in their last game. The Trojans have a big opportunity ahead against the rival UCLA Bruins.

Football

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon is getting closer to hearing his name called on draft night. Lemon is among the top 10 prospects heading into the 2026 NFL Draft according to an analyst.

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Football

USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon's NFL Draft projection is on the rise. The 2025 Biletnikoff winner is trending towards being an early to mid first round selection as NFL Combine week approaches.

Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts following the victory against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Football

The location for this season’s rivalry game between USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins had been up in the air, with question marks raised on if the Bruins would leave the Rose Bowl for SoFi Stadium. There is now an answer to that question.

Feb 8, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman looks on from the bench during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Basketball

The USC Trojans dropped their second straight game in a 101-65 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. USC is right on the NCAA Tournament bubble and will have to finish the regular season strong to feel good about their chances on Selection Sunday.

Jan 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Alijah Arenas (0) reacts against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

The USC Trojans were blown out by the No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini 101-65 at the Galen Center. Former NBA All-Stars Gilbert Arenas and Peja Stojakovic were in attendance, rooting on their sons' that were playing in the game.

Jan 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) warms up prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Basketball

USC Trojans freshman guard Jazzy Davidson has had an incredible first year for the Trojans, leading them in points, assists, rebounds, and blocks per game. Davidson has gained national recognition for her play.

Cory Pappas

Joined: Aug 29, 2024

Lincoln Riley's Biggest Hire Turning Heads for USC

USC’s Recruiting Staff Loses Key Member to Big Ten Foe

USC Recruiting Target Spotted At Trojans' Spring Ball Practice

USC Reveals Jersey Numbers For Incoming Recruiting Class

Basketball

Bubble Teams' Performance Heavily Impacting USC's NCAA Tournament Hopes

Baseball

USC’s Undefeated Start Has Them in Group With Elite Programs

Football

USC’s Ja’Kobi Lane Reveals Interview With This NFL Team at Combine

Football

USC’s Kamari Ramsey, Bishop Fitzgerald Are Both Being Linked to This NFL Team

Football

USC Adds Familiar Non-Conference Opponent to Round Out Season Schedule

Basketball

NCAA Tournament Hopes on the Line in USC-UCLA Rivalry Game

Football

USC’s Makai Lemon Getting Noticed in NFL Draft Prospect Rankings

Football

This USC Player is Seeing His NFL Draft Stock Rise Before Combine

UCLA's Rose Bowl Stadium Update Impacts USC Trojans' Schedule

USC's Updated NCAA Tournament Odds Take Hit After Loss to Illinois

NBA All-Stars Steal the Spotlight in the Crowd at Illinois' Win Over USC

USC's Jazzy Davidson Joins JuJu Watkins As Cover Athlete