Randy Johnson
College football reporter
Gophers football and hockeyJohnson also spent 17 years as sports copy editor/layout editor at the Minnesota Star Tribune after five years in a similar role with the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He also was assistant sports editor and Penn State football beat writer for the Centre Daily Times in State College, Pa., for five years.
Latest from Randy Johnson
Colleges
Not yet eligible for the NCAA tourney, Tommies take aim at a CCHA crown
College Hockey Insider: St. Thomas is 12-3-1 since the start of January under fourth-year coach Rico Blasi.
March 5, 2025
Gophers
Gophers snag a victory over Nittany Lions and a share of the Big Ten title
Minnesota lost its chance at the outright championship before it began to play Saturday thanks to Michigan State’s win.
March 2, 2025
Gophers
Gophers hit a complication in push for Big Ten men's hockey title: OT loss to Penn State
Minnesota still can win the conference championship Saturday, but it will need help.
March 1, 2025
Gophers
Thomas isn’t just a defenseman for the Gophers. Motzko calls him the ‘Eraser.’
The Gophers men’s hockey team will need tight defense to make an NCAA tournament run. When healthy, Cal Thomas provides.
February 27, 2025
Colleges
Analysis: What makes Western Michigan so tough as NCAA men’s hockey postseason nears?
College Hockey Insider: The Broncos are closing in on their first NCHC regular-season title and could earn a No. 1 regional seed for the 16-team NCAA tournament.
February 26, 2025
Gophers
Gophers hire running backs coach, reveal other coaching moves
Jayden Everett, an assistant at Michigan last season, will handle the backfield. Nick Faus, Jordan Hendy, Christian Pawola and C.J. Robbins also were added to the football staff.
February 25, 2025
Gophers
Gophers thrash Buckeyes, move into first place in Big Ten men's hockey
Minnesota rose to the top with a sweep of Ohio State and Penn State’s sweep of Michigan State.
February 23, 2025
Gophers
Gophers overcome Buckeyes, stand alone in second place in Big Ten men's hockey
Minnesota, boosted by Brody Lamb’s resurgence, moved to just a point behind first-place Michigan State.
February 22, 2025
Colleges
Analysis: What makes Western Michigan so tough as NCAA men’s hockey postseason nears?
College Hockey Insider: The Broncos are closing in on their first NCHC regular-season title and could earn a No. 1 regional seed for the 16-team NCAA tournament.
February 26, 2025
Gophers
Gophers hire running backs coach, reveal other coaching moves
Jayden Everett, an assistant at Michigan last season, will handle the backfield. Nick Faus, Jordan Hendy, Christian Pawola and C.J. Robbins also were added to the football staff.
February 25, 2025
Gophers
Gophers thrash Buckeyes, move into first place in Big Ten men's hockey
Minnesota rose to the top with a sweep of Ohio State and Penn State’s sweep of Michigan State.
February 23, 2025
Gophers
Gophers overcome Buckeyes, stand alone in second place in Big Ten men's hockey
Minnesota, boosted by Brody Lamb’s resurgence, moved to just a point behind first-place Michigan State.
February 22, 2025