Caden Handwork

Joined: Aug 8, 2025

Caden Handwork is a beat reporter for USC Trojans On SI. Caden graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Journalism. He has previous experience writing NBA, NFL, MLB, and College Football content for FanSided as a Contributor. He is also written as a contributor for the Detroit Lions FanSided site, the SideLion Report. At Michigan State, Caden covered several MSU athletic events for Impact 89 FM, Spartan Sports Report, and Spartans Illustrated. He has covered Michigan State Basketball in the Champions Classic in Chicago and has covered Spartan Hockey in the last two NCAA Tournaments.

May 31, 2025; Corvallis, OR, USA; USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz takes questions after a game against Saint Mary's at the NCAA Corvallis Regional at Goss Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The USC Trojans enter a make-or-break season set to face key road tests and marquee matchups at the Coliseum with College Football Playoff implications.

Baseball

Here's a breakdown of the USC Trojans potential opponents in the Big Ten Tournament and their path to a championship.

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the UCLA Bruins at the Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

With USC set to bring in its best recruiting class under coach Eric Musselman, where do the Trojans rank among the other top teams in the Big Ten?

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Oregon Ducks in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

The USC Trojans look to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time under coach Eric Musselman during the 2026-27 season.

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

The USC Trojans look to make the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

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. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Entering a make-or-break 2026 season, the USC Trojans' defense will turn to this transfer addition to reach their championship aspirations.

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

For the second consecutive season, the USC Trojans will rely on several of their transfer portal additions.

Football

According to the latest bowl projections, coach Lincoln Riley's future with the USC Trojans could be in turmoil next season.

Basketball

The NCAA Tournament is set to expand next season, and the USC Trojans have the potential to do well in the first year under the new format.

Basketball

With a new-look USC Trojans basketball roster, home attendance at the Galen Center could improve during the 2026-27 season.

Nov 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Football

Here are the three USC Trojans players that coach Lincoln Riley looks to trust the most as the team faces a pivotal 2026 season.

Baseball

The USC Trojans baseball team is getting hot at the right time, and their recent top 25 ranking backs it up.

Caden Handwork

Joined: Aug 8, 2025

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Football

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Baseball

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Basketball

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Basketball

Three Takeaways From USC's Big Ten Schedule Release

Football

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for USC, Lincoln Riley Next Season

Football

The Most Slept On USC Football Transfer Entering Next Season

Basketball

Two Role Players USC, Eric Musselman Will Lean on Next Season

Football

USC's Projected Bowl Matchup Could Spell Trouble for Lincoln Riley

USC Trojans' Receive Exciting Projection in Expanded NCAA Tournament Bracket

USC Trojans Receive Surprising Big Ten Attendance Ranking

Three USC Trojans That Lincoln Riley Must Trust Ahead of a Pivotal Season

USC Trojans Baseball's Top 25 Ranking Shifts Before Crucial Stretch of the Season