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Cory Pappas

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.

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans have yet to hire a new defensive coordinator after the exit of D'Anton Lynn. Lynn spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons as USC's defensive coordinator before leaving for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Here are some former NFL coaches that USC cou

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Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans appear to be losing quarterback Husan Longstreet and defensive back Kevin Longstreet to the transfer portal. Kevin has committed to the New Mexico Lobos while Husan has announced the intention to transfer.

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Dec 2, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half of the Pac-12 Championship against the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Lincoln Riley will enter his fifth season as coach of the USC Trojans with an overall record of 35-18. USC has yet to make the College Football Playoff and the pressure for them to do so is ratcheting up. Sportscaster Colin Cowherd says that 2026 is a mak

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Southern California coach Lincoln Riley looks for answers against Oregon during the second half touchdown Nov. 22, 2025.
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The USC Trojans fell in overtime to the TCU Horned Frogs in the Alamo Bowl by a final score of 30-27. It was a bad loss for the Trojans, who blew a 10-point fourth quarter lead. Former USC stars LenDale White and Rey Maualuga didn't hold back reacting on

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Sep 13, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans and TCU Horned Frogs will look to end their seasons' on a high note in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Kickoff for this Big Ten vs. Big 12 matchup is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. PT. Who do the analytics favor?

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Sep 2, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Nevada Wolf Pack in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans and TCU Horned Frogs are getting close to kickoff in their matchup in the Valero Alamo Bowl. TCU defensive coordinator Andy Avalos and linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr revealed the challenges the USC offense provides to defenses.

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