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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 14, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participates in early pregame warmups against the Indianapolis Colts at Lumen Field.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold led a comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, and the former USC Trojans star quarterback earned himself a shot at redemption in the NFL playoffs. Here's why Darnold is the biggest winner

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Oct 9, 2025; Rosemont, IL, USA; USC head coach Eric Musselman speaks during Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images
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The USC Trojans were scheduled to host the Brown Bears in the Galen Center on Sunday, Dec. 21, but the two programs have agreed to cancel the game after a shooting on Brown's campus. USC announced they will schedule a different opponent for Dec. 21.

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Former Escambia running back, and top junior college recruit, Waymond Jordan Jr. signed with the University of Southern California during a ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2024.
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USC Trojans running back Waymond Jordan is reportedly returning to school instead of declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. Alongside USC running back King Miller, the Trojans could have one of the most explosive backfields in the Big Ten.

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Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) and head coach Lincoln Riley react after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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The USC Trojans finished the season at No. 16 in the College Football Playoff Rankings. How close were USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans from making the 12-team field? Not very, considering No. 11 Notre Dame was left out.

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Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley celebrates after kicker Ryon Sayeri (48) hit a 54-yard field goal in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Follow along as the USC Trojans build their 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdowns, position group insights, and how the class stacks up nationally.

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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks to media following the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
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Newest AP Top 25 Poll after then-ranked No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies lost to the No.14 Texas Longhorns in rivalry week. The No. 17 USC Trojans moved up past the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines after coach Sherrone Moore and his team lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes

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