Randall Sweet

Randall Sweet

Randall Sweet is a Staff Writer for Sports Illustrated covering the Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, USC Trojans, Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets. Since graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in journalism, Randall has covered professional, collegiate and high school sports across the country as a credentialed media member. While in college, Randall wrote for the OU Daily and logged bylines in The Norman Transcript in addition to working with Sooner Sports Pad and OU Nightly. Following his time at OU, Randall served as the Communications Coordinator at Visit Oklahoma City before leaving to join the team at Sports Illustrated.

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws a pass against the LSU Tigers during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Legend Matt Leinart Defends USC Quarterback Miller Moss

After sitting behind USC Trojans Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams for two seasons, USC current quarterback Miller Moss has excelled to kick off his first campaign as a starter.

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Corner Canyon (UT) quarterback Helaman Casuga
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USC Trojans Recruiting: Can USC Steal 4-Star Quarterback From Texas A&M Aggies?

One of the USC Trojans quarterback targets in the 2026 recruiting class is set to announce his commitment early next month, with the Trojans firmly in the mix. The Texas A&M Aggies are the early favorites to land Corner Canyon (UT) quarterback Helaman Cas

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Mobile Christian's Floyd Boucard (10) celebrates during the final moments of the 3A AHSAA State Championship Game in Bryant-Denny Stadium Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Tuscaloosa. Mobile Christian defeated Madison Academy 55-28.
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USC Trojans Recruiting: USC Predicted to Land Oklahoma Decommit Floyd Boucard

After recently backing off of his pledge from Oklahoma, the USC Trojans appear to be in the mix for one of the top defensive lineman recruits from Florida. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 315 pounds, Floyd Boucard is rated the No. 17 defensive lineman in the 2025

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Nathaniel Owusu Boateng, IMG Academy National
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USC Trojans Recruiting Finalist For Elite Linebacker Prospect: Battling Michigan, Notre Dame

The USC Trojans are battling Michigan, Notre Dame for one of the top linebackers in the nation with the potential to continue their recent success on the recruiting trail. A commitment from four-star linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng could give USC coach

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Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7)  throws the ball in the second half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium
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Heisman Trophy Race: Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter Ranked Over USC Trojans' Miller Moss?

Despite a hot start to the year for the USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss is still ranked behind a number of other Heisman hopefuls in a recent top 10 list, including Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter.

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2026 Buford defensive lineman Bryce Perry-Wright
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USC Trojans DL Coach Eric Henderson Recruiting 4-Star Bryce Perry Wright

After a successful start to the year for USC's defense, recruits are taking notice of the strides that the Trojans have taken.

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2025 defensive lineman Tobi Haastrup
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USC Trojans Recruiting: USC Latest Program To Offer 2025 Edge Tobi Haastrup

One of the most intriguing prospects in the country has picked up an offer from the Trojans after just three career high school football games.

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2026 defensive lineman James Carrington
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USC Trojans Recruiting: 5-Star Target Makes Heartbreaking Social Media Announcement

One of the Trojan's primary targets explained why he won't be able to take campus visits in the foreseeable future.

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Oaks Christian's Deshonne Redeaux runs the ball against  St. Bonaventure during the first quarter of their Marmonte League game at Ventura College
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USC Trojans Recruiting: USC in Contention for Trio of Elite Prospects

In addition to an impressive 2-0 start to the regular season, Lincoln Riley and the Trojans' staff have also had a solid stretch on the recruiting trail.

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Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans former running back Reggie Bush attends the game against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium
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Former USC Trojans Star Reggie Bush Victim of Attempted Burglary

Former USC running back Reggie Bush reassured fans that he was okay after an attempted break-in at his home in Southern California.

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Lincoln Riley (left) and Viliami Moala (right)
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USC Trojans Recruiting: Massive 4-Star DL Viliami Moala Commits To 'Dream School' USC

Lincoln Riley and USC landed a big commitment in the 2026 recruiting class when four-star defensive lineman Viliami Moala announced his commitment to the Trojans.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) in action against the Tennessee Titans
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Rookie Quarterback Caleb Williams Vows 'I Will Be Better' Ahead Of Sunday Night Football

Former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams made his NFL Regular Season debut on Sunday with the Chicago Bears. Williams said he 'didn't perform the way that I wanted to" against the Tennessee Titans. Chicago plays the Houston Texans in Week 2.

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