Charlie Viehl

Charlie Viehl

Joined: Sep 1, 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.

Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome

Jan 2, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Chad Baker-Mazara (4) dribbles on Michigan Wolverines guard L.J.Cason (2) in the second half at Crisler Center.

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California wideout Makai Lemon (WO29) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California defensive back Bishop Fitzgerald (DB35) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) celebrates after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass against the UCLA Bruins in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Football

Former USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon revealed his competitive mentality when speaking to the media at the NFL Combine.

Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA Southern California linebacker Eric Gentry (LB09) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Football

As the tallest linebacker prospect at the NFL Scouting Combine, former USC Trojans linebacker Eric Gentry brings a unique build to the position.

Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California defensive lineman Anthony Lucas (DL50) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Football

Former USC Trojans star Anthony Lucas spoke to the media before participating in drills at the NFL Combine.

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC safety Kamari Ramsey speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort.

Football

How to watch former USC Trojans stars participate at the NFL Combine.

Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (8) participates in pregame warmups against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.

Football

Former USC Trojans receiver Ja'Kobi Lane accused a recruit of stealing his cleats from the USC locker room.

Feb 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman yells at referee Jason Phillips in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Galen Center.

Basketball

After the USC Trojans men's basketball team lost to the Oregon Ducks 71-70 on Saturday, USC coach Eric Musselman did not hold back in his criticism of the officiating.

Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome.

Football

The USC Trojans continued a trend with the commitment of four-star wide receiver recruit Quentin Hale.

Jan 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) warms up prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Galen Center.

Basketball

USC Trojans true freshman guard Jazzy Davidson had an injury scare against the Wisconsin Badgers, and the reaction to her absence revealed her importance to USC's women's basketball team.

TCU coach Gary Patterson during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Oklahoma won 52-31

USC Trojans newest defensive coordinator Gary Patterson spoke openly about his transition to working as the defensive coordinator under USC coach Lincoln Riley.

Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome.

The USC Trojans landed a commitment from three-star defensive line recruit Isaia Vandermade on Tuesday as the Santa Margarita High School product chose the Trojans over the Oregon Ducks and Oklahoma Sooners.

Running back Deshonne Redeaux looks for running room during the third quarter of Oaks Christian's 35-0 Marmonte League win over St. Bonaventure Friday night at Redell Field.

USC Trojans freshman running back Deshonne Redeaux turned heads on social media with photos of the view from his apartment in Los Angeles.

Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojan cheerleaders dance in the game against the Utah State Aggies during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Which Big Ten stadium gives its program the biggest home-field advantage in the conference?