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
Gophers receive commitment from Florida high school wide receiver
Hayden Moore had offers from 14 FBS programs, including Boston College, Iowa and Vanderbilt.
April 13, 2025
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Gophers land Utah high school receiver and Wayzata defensive lineman
Wayzata's Eli Diane is the first commitment for the Class of 2027, and wideout Kai Meza is the seventh for the Class of 2026.
April 12, 2025
Michigan State’s Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker Award
The Gophers’ Sam Rinzel and Jimmy Snuggerud were named West All-Americans.
April 12, 2025
Gophers QB Lindsey making strides in spring practice as team looks to replace Brosmer
Redshirt freshman Drake Lindsey “is playing at a really high level,” Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said.
April 9, 2025
U looks to factor star safety Perich in to offensive plan
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck ready to see big offensive moments from Koi Perich.
April 9, 2025
Gophers men's hockey team lands goalie via transfer from Michigan State
Luca Di Pasquo went 7-0-0 for Michigan State this season and also has a history of success outside college.
April 5, 2025
Gophers men’s hockey team lands transfer from Nebraska Omaha
Tanner Ludtke, from Lakeville South High School, led Omaha in scoring in 2023-24 but was hampered by injury this winter.
April 2, 2025
Chesley becomes sixth Gophers hockey player to turn pro since season ended
Gophers defenseman Ryan Chesley has signed with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), a Washington Capitals affiliate.
March 31, 2025
NHL bound: Rinzel, Moore and Wood leave Gophers for NHL deals
Sam Rinzel, Oliver Moore and Matthew Wood join Jimmy Snuggerud as Gophers who have turned pro since Thursday.
March 29, 2025
Analysis: Frustration is a familiar feeling after Gophers' latest NCAA tournament exit
Gophers men's hockey coach said, "These guys deserved better," after Thursday's loss to UMass in the NCAA regional semifinals.
March 29, 2025
Snuggerud leaves Gophers to sign with NHL’s Blues
A day after a sudden end to his junior season, the high-scoring forward signed an entry-level contract.
March 28, 2025
Gophers blow lead, lose to UMass in NCAA men's hockey regional on controversial OT goal
Minnesota coach Bob Motzko said tripping should have been called on the play that led to the winning score.
March 28, 2025
