Charlie Viehl

Charlie Viehl

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 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) high fives fans after defeating the Green Bay Packers during overtime at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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As the Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan raved about the former USC Trojans star and his ability to play the position at a high level.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) high fives fans after their game Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 22-16 in overtime.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had one of the best throws of the year with a game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver DJ Moore against the Green Bay Packers. As the former USC Trojans star hits his stride, his NFL breakout feels inevitable.

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Southern California coach Lincoln Riley looks for answers against Oregon during the second half touchdown Nov. 22, 2025.
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USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley spoke to the media after Friday's practice ahead of the Alamo Bowl against the TCU Horned Frogs, and Riley addressed the rumors surrounding defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn and the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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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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