Charlie Viehl

Joined: Aug 14, 2024

Charlie Viehl is the deputy editor for the Oregon Ducks, Colorado Buffaloes, and USC Trojans on SI. He has written hundreds of articles for SI and has covered events like the Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff Quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl. While pursuing a career in sports journalism, he is also a lifelong musician, holding a degree in Music and Philosophy from Boston College. A native of Pasadena, California, he covered sports across Los Angeles while at Loyola High School and edited the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program’s magazine at BC. He is excited to bring his passion for storytelling and sports to fans of college athletics.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning sticks his tongue out to catch the rain as the No. 6 Oregon Ducks host California Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Before facing the Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl, Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning spoke about the impact of Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart on his own career.

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws out a pass as offensive coordinator Will Stein during practice with the Oregon Ducks Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore.

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Ahead of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers, Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Will Stein addressed Oregon's lack of depth at the running back position.

Dec 6, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Isaiah Jones (46) speaks in a press conference after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Ahead of the Peach Bow, Indiana linebackers Isaiah Jones and Aiden Fisher open up on how the Oregon Ducks have transformed since the teams first met.

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning looks on during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

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The Oregon Ducks have lost some valuable depth pieces to the transfer portal while the team prepares to face the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff.

Oct 11, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning shakes hands with Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti after Indiana defeated Oregon by the score of 30-20 at Autzen Stadium.

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Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning made Indiana Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti laugh a few times with some sarcastic responses in their joint press conference before the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, left, shakes hands with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti as the Oregon Ducks host the Indiana Hoosiers Oct. 11, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

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Legendary Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban mentored all four coaches remaining in the College Football Playoff, and Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning as well as Indiana Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti spoke about Saban's impact on their careers.

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning smiles during the third quarter against the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium.

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Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning said that he might play against the Indiana Hoosiers given Oregon's depth at defensive back after a few transfer portal departures.

Oct 11, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning arrives with players before the game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium.

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The Oregon Ducks coach has proposed having more College Football Playoff games on college campuses and ending the season on New Year's Day.

Jan 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Brandon Finney (4) is interviewed by. ESPN’s Katie George following the 2025 Orange Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Oregon Ducks freshman Brandon Finney registered two interceptions in the Orange Bowl against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, but his comments after the game are drawing attention.

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) holds the trophyThursday, Jan. 1, 2026, after defeating Alabama Crimson Tide in the 112th annual Rose Bowl game in Pasadena.

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Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdowns when the Alabama Crimson Tide blitzed him in the Rose Bowl, potentially giving the Oregon Ducks a clue how to defend the Heisman Trophy winner in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit looks on prior to a game between the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium.

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During the Rose Bowl broadcast, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit gave some of his thoughts on the Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers matchup in the College Football Playoff Semifinals.

Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti looks on before the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rose Bowl Stadium.

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Betting odds for the College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Oregon Ducks have been released.

Charlie Viehl

Joined: Aug 14, 2024

Two Massive Defensive Players Forgo the NFL Draft to Return to Oregon

Kenyon Sadiq Shares Emotional Family Story After Oregon's Peach Bowl Loss

Instant Takeaways From Oregon's Playoff Loss to Indiana

Late Update on Oregon Running Back Noah Whittington's Injury Status

Dan Lanning Doesn't Hold Back On Kirby Smart's Impact On His Career

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Will Stein Doesn't Hold Back On Oregon's Running Back Situation

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Indiana Hoosiers Don’t Hold Back on Changes to Oregon’s Offense

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Transfer Portal Schedule Making Oregon Ducks Big Playoff Loser

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Dan Lanning Gets Multiple Laughs Out Of Curt Cignetti Before Peach Bowl

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Dan Lanning, Curt Cignetti Don't Hold Back On Nick Saban's Impact

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Dan Lanning Jokes About Depth at Critical Position For Playoff Semifinal

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Why Dan Lanning's Proposed Playoff Schedule Makes Sense

Oregon Freshman Brandon Finney Turns Heads With Comments After Orange Bowl

What Oregon Can Learn From Indiana's Rose Bowl Win Over Alabama

Kirk Herbstreit Gives Unfiltered Take on Indiana vs. Oregon

Betting Odds Released for Indiana vs. Oregon Playoff Semifinal