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
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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
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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
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With a familiar name for Gophers fans, Beckett Hendrickson blossoms as a freshman
Beckett Hendrickson, whose father, Darby, played for the Gophers and Wild, is growing into his role this season.
February 21, 2025
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As 4 Nations tourney flourishes, the Gophers’ Motzko, Snuggerud still get chills
College Hockey Insider: Bob Motzko has coached and Jimmy Snuggerud has played for Team USA in intense showdowns vs. bitter rival Canada.
February 19, 2025
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Gophers gain commitment from four-star cornerback Hopkins of Nashville
Ranked No. 22 nationally at his position in the 2026 class, Justin Hopkins picked Minnesota over Georgia Tech, USC and Tennessee.
February 18, 2025
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Gophers heavyweight Steveson makes his final home match his 63rd victory in a row
Sixth-ranked Minnesota lost to third-ranked Iowa, its 11th consecutive loss to the Hawkeyes.
February 15, 2025
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McEnelly gives Gophers wrestling a rising star to pair with Steveson
The Gophers enter Friday’s showdown with Iowa with Max McEnelly at 17-0 and ranked No. 4 at 184 pounds.
February 14, 2025
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Signs point to senior transfer Souliere taking over full-time in net for Gophers
Men's hockey coach Bob Motzko has used both Liam Souliere and Nathan Airey most weekends but could be ready to pick one goalie for the stretch run.
February 13, 2025
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Gophers gain commitment from four-star cornerback Hopkins of Nashville
Ranked No. 22 nationally at his position in the 2026 class, Justin Hopkins picked Minnesota over Georgia Tech, USC and Tennessee.
February 18, 2025
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Gophers heavyweight Steveson makes his final home match his 63rd victory in a row
Sixth-ranked Minnesota lost to third-ranked Iowa, its 11th consecutive loss to the Hawkeyes.
February 15, 2025
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McEnelly gives Gophers wrestling a rising star to pair with Steveson
The Gophers enter Friday’s showdown with Iowa with Max McEnelly at 17-0 and ranked No. 4 at 184 pounds.
February 14, 2025
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Signs point to senior transfer Souliere taking over full-time in net for Gophers
Men's hockey coach Bob Motzko has used both Liam Souliere and Nathan Airey most weekends but could be ready to pick one goalie for the stretch run.
February 13, 2025