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Randall Sweet

Randall Sweet

Joined: Aug 29, 2024

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.

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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Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Utah State Aggies during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
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USC Trojans in Big Ten Power Rankings: Trojans Over Oregon, Penn State, Nebraska?

After an impressive start to the season that saw USC knock off LSU and Utah State, the Trojans are viewed as one of the best teams in their new conference. USC is soaring in Big Ten power rankings over Oregon, Penn State and Nebraska.

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Seminole Ridge Community High School varsity football player Ty Jackson stands for a portrait session during a media day at Delray Beach Golf Club on August 3, 2024, in Delray Beach, Fla.
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USC Trojans Recruiting: 4-Star Linebacker Ty Jackson Commits to USC

On Sunday, the Trojans added a coveted prospect to their 2025 recruiting class, bolstering what was already a solid group of high school players.

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Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans tight end Lake McRee (87) runs the ball
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USC Trojans Building Momentum As a Playoff Contender: Focused on 'Present Moment'

Despite two impressive wins to start the season, the USC Trojans aren't looking ahead, instead focused on resolving some of the issues they have faced early in the year.

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Jahkeem Stewart Friday night lights
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USC Trojans Recruiting: 2026 5-Star DL Target Jahkeem Stewart to Transfer

One of the Trojans top targets is set to transfer high schools mid-season, potentially giving USC a better shot at landing the elite prospect.

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Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up prior to a game against the Kansas City Chiefs
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NFL Legend Bill Belichick Unimpressed by Former USC Trojans QB Caleb Williams

Despite Caleb Williams pulling of a few miraculous plays in the NFL Preseason, former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was unimpressed by the former USC QB's performance.

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December 6, 2008; Pasadena, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Mark Sanchez (6)
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Former USC Trojans' Star Mark Sanchez to Call Caleb Williams' First NFL Start

Former Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez will be in the booth as a TV commentator for fellow USC alum Caleb Williams' NFL regular season debut on Sunday.

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