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.

Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning speaks in a press conference after the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Rose Bowl college football quarterfinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

There are two Oregon Ducks edge defenders ranked in the top 10 at their position on this 2027 NFL Draft big board.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend.

Football

The Oregon Ducks and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are right at the top of these college football preseason rankings.

Oregon coach Kelly Graves high-fives his players before their game against Oregon State at Matthew Knight Arena Dec. 3, 2025.

Basketball

The Oregon Ducks are seeking a third straight NCAA Tournament appearance.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore walks off the field during the Oregon Ducks annual spring game on April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Football

There are nine Oregon Ducks on the big board for the 2027 NFL Draft.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning walks the field before the game during the Oregon Ducks annual spring game on April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Football

The Oregon Ducks recently paid a home visit to class of 2027 recruit, Hayden Stepp.

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Dillon Thieneman is selected by the Chicago Bears as the number 25 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Both members of the Oregon Ducks' “Caucasian Collision Unit," safety Dillon Thieneman and linebacker Bryce Boettcher were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning holds an orange during the head coaches press conference ahead of Orange Bowl on Dec. 31, 2025, in Dania Beach, Florida.

Football

The Oregon Ducks are expected to be right in the thick of the national championship race in 2026.

Football

Oregon Ducks defensive coordinator Chris Hampton visited one of the top two-way recruits in the country, class of 2027 athlete Tae Walden Jr.

Chandler quarterback Will Mencl (second from left) stands with receivers Jayden Spann (L-R), Skyler Ormita (1) and Jai Jones (11) during the Chandler Unified School District football Media Day in Chandler, on July 29, 2025.

Football

Oregon Ducks class of 2027 commit, quarterback Will Mencl showed why he is ranked as the top quarterback in his recruiting class.

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.

Football

The Oregon Ducks appear to still be in the running for current Georgia Bulldogs commit and five-star recruit, cornerback Donte Wright.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (LB04) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

The Oregon Ducks linebackers room will be without their leader from 2025 as Bryce Boettcher was selected in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore walks off the field following the Oregon Ducks annual spring game on April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Football

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore was thrilled to see former teammate, wide receiver Malik Benson get selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cory Pappas

Joined: Aug 15, 2024

The Potential Game of the Year in College Football on Oregon's Schedule

Oregon Blown Out in Series Opener Against Top Ranked UCLA

Oregon Battling Indiana, Miami For Elite North Carolina Recruit

Oregon's Playoff Projection Presents Potential Matchup With Familiar Face

Football

NFL Draft Big Board Rankings Favoring Two Oregon Ducks Edge Defenders

Football

Oregon, Notre Dame Rearranged in Preseason Rankings

Basketball

Offseason Bracketology Encouraging for Oregon's NCAA Tournament Hopes

Football

The Nine Oregon Ducks On Updated NFL Draft Big Board

Football

5-Star Recruit Hayden Stepp Offers Honest Perspective After Oregon Home Visit

Football

Bryce Boettcher Speaks Candidly About Dillon Thieneman After NFL Draft

Football

Post-Spring Rankings Put High Expectations on Oregon Ducks

Football

Oregon’s Chris Hampton Pays Visit to Elite Two-Way Recruit

Oregon 5-Star Quarterback Will Mencl Turns Heads During Recruit Camp

Oregon Aiming to Flip 5-Star Georgia Commit as Recruiting Process Heats Up

Oregon Ducks Linebacker Depth Chart After Bryce Boettcher Drafted In 4th Round

Dante Moore Turns Heads With Reaction to Malik Benson's NFL Draft Selection