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 land pair of offensive linemen via portal
Kahlee Tafai, a 6-5, 338-pounder who started four games for Washington this season, and 6-6, 310-pounder Dylan Ray formerly of Kentucky join a team rebuilding their offensive line.
December 21, 2024
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Gophers linebacker Lindenberg declares for NFL draft
Cody Lindenberg, who has one year of college eligibility remaining, is leaving the Gophers after a standout junior season.
December 20, 2024
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Gophers patch one offensive line hole with Central Florida transfer
The Gophers were down to one returning offensive line starter for next season but added Mid-American Conference veteran Marcellus Marshall.
December 18, 2024
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Gophers offensive lineman Daniels transfers to Ohio State
Two days after entering the transfer portal, Philip Daniels landed with Ohio State.
December 18, 2024
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Gophers receiver Kristen Hoskins enters transfer portal
Kristen Hoskins played three games over three seasons with the Gophers before entering the portal.
December 17, 2024
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Gophers' Daniels enters transfer portal, leaving just one returning offensive line starter
The Gophers also landed a defensive line transfer in Rushawn Lawrence, and Aireontae Ersery was named third-team AP All-America.
December 17, 2024
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Gophers land running backs, All-MAC receiver via transfer portal
A.J. Turner, leaving Marshall, Cameron Davis, exiting Washington, and Cole Cabana, departing Michigan, bolster Minnesota’s backfield. Javon Tracy, from Miami (Ohio), joins the receiver corps.
December 15, 2024
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Gophers go missing in third period, fall hard against Spartans in men’s hockey
No. 3 Michigan State scored the final four goals and rallied past top-ranked Minnesota for a 5-3 victory.
December 15, 2024
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Gophers receiver Kristen Hoskins enters transfer portal
Kristen Hoskins played three games over three seasons with the Gophers before entering the portal.
December 17, 2024
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Gophers' Daniels enters transfer portal, leaving just one returning offensive line starter
The Gophers also landed a defensive line transfer in Rushawn Lawrence, and Aireontae Ersery was named third-team AP All-America.
December 17, 2024
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Gophers land running backs, All-MAC receiver via transfer portal
A.J. Turner, leaving Marshall, Cameron Davis, exiting Washington, and Cole Cabana, departing Michigan, bolster Minnesota’s backfield. Javon Tracy, from Miami (Ohio), joins the receiver corps.
December 15, 2024
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Gophers go missing in third period, fall hard against Spartans in men’s hockey
No. 3 Michigan State scored the final four goals and rallied past top-ranked Minnesota for a 5-3 victory.
December 15, 2024