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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.

Sep 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans running back King Miller (30) carries the ball down the field for a touchdown in the second half against the Georgia Southern Eagles at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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The No. 17 USC Trojans the rival UCLA Bruins by a final score of 29-10 to put the finishing touches on a 9-3 regular season. USC called on walk-on running back, who stepped up and was the player of the game for coach Lincoln's Riley's team.

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Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman chat before the game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans will finish off their 2025 season against their crosstown rival, the UCLA Bruins, looking to win a rivalry game after losing to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. How do USC's rivalries compare to the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan Wolverines

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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
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The No. 17 USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins will renew their rivalry at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to finish out their 2025 regular season. USC's College Football Playoff hopes may be done, but this rivalry game means a lot regardless of record.

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USC Trojans Lincoln Riley Oregon Ducks UCLA Bruins Rivalry Game Jayden Maiava Coaching Carousel Husan Longstreet hire fire contract
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The USC Trojans College Football Playoff hopes were dashed in their 42-27 loss on the road to the Oregon Ducks over the weekend. USC coach Lincoln Riley addressed coaching rumors while revealing what makes the upcoming rivalry game against the UCLA Bruins

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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 No. 15 USC Trojans dropped their third game of the season on the road to the No. 7 Oregon Ducks by a final score of 42-27. USC's pass game was not the issue as freshman wide receiver Tanook Hines had a career day behind Trojans stars Ja'Kobi Lane and

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