He was the Apaches' starting quarterback ahead of future Raiders teammate Tom Flores.
He played two seasons, mostly on the junior varsity team, with the Golden Bears before joining the Army after his sophomore year.
He was stationed at Fort Carson and quarterbacked the base's football team for two years.
[2][3] After being discharged from the Army, Papac enrolled at Fresno State University and played two seasons for the Bulldogs and was the team's starting quarterback.
[4] After going undrafted after the end of his collegiate career Papac was signed by the Oakland Raiders.