Caden Handwork

Caden Handwork

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.

Jan 2, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA;  Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Basketball

Despite consecutive brutal Big Ten road losses, which recently included an 80-51 blowout loss to the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans, the USC Trojans shouldn't hit the panic button just yet.

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Jan 3, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) reacts during the first half at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Football

Former USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold has made NFL history with the Seattle Seahawks, becoming one of only two quarterbacks to have back-to-back 14-plus win seasons, joining an all-time great.

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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

USC defensive end Jahkeem Stewart took to social media on Saturday, making his case for Trojans defensive line coach Eric Henderson to replace D'Anton Lynn as defensive coordinator. Would Henderson be the right fit for USC as defensive coordinator?

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Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA football game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are set to have high expectations for the 2026 season. Following a 9-4 record to finish the 2025 season, what are the biggest offseason questions for Lincoln Riley and USC?

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Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Football

Following a 9-4 finish to the 2025 season, 2026 will be a critical year for coach Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans. What are the five biggest games on USC's 2026 schedule?

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