Randy Johnson
College football reporter
Gophers football and hockeyJohnson also spent 17 years as sports copy editor/layout editor at the 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 vs. No. 4 Penn State stirs vivid memories from Minnesota’s 2019 triumph
From the 2019 Gophers roster, 24 players went on to play in the NFL, but first they had a November day for the ages in Minneapolis.
November 22, 2024
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Can Gophers upset No. 4 Penn State?
Gophers’ final home game of season comes against Nittany Lions team in contention for College Football Playoff.
November 22, 2024
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Minnesota native Nessler looks forward to calling Gophers vs. Penn State
Brad Nessler last called a Gophers game in 2015. He grew up St. Charles, Minn., and got his broadcasting start in Mankato, so this has been a chance to reacquaint with old friends.
November 22, 2024
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Big Ten football picks: No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana to play one for playoff position
Unless it’s a blowout, Cinderella (aka the Hoosiers) stands a chance to make the College Football Playoff field even with a loss.
November 21, 2024
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Talented Gophers tackle Ersery gets classic matchup for home finale
Penn State will counter Aireontae Ersery with Abdul Carter, in what could wind up being a battle of first-round draft picks.
November 21, 2024
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Steveson explains Gophers return, as UFC’s Jones sees a future in mixed martial arts
Gophers heavyweight Gable Steveson said Monday that he does indeed have sights on competing for another gold medal at the 2028 Olympics.
November 18, 2024
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Gophers hope second bye week propels them even better than the first one did
The competition will be tougher coming out of this bye week, with No. 4 Penn State coming to town.
November 18, 2024
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Big Ten football power rankings: Where do Gophers sit entering final two weeks?
While Wisconsin was sacking its offensive coordinator, the Gophers used a bye week to get ready for Penn State next Saturday, followed by the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
November 18, 2024
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Talented Gophers tackle Ersery gets classic matchup for home finale
Penn State will counter Aireontae Ersery with Abdul Carter, in what could wind up being a battle of first-round draft picks.
November 21, 2024
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Steveson explains Gophers return, as UFC’s Jones sees a future in mixed martial arts
Gophers heavyweight Gable Steveson said Monday that he does indeed have sights on competing for another gold medal at the 2028 Olympics.
November 18, 2024
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Gophers hope second bye week propels them even better than the first one did
The competition will be tougher coming out of this bye week, with No. 4 Penn State coming to town.
November 18, 2024
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Big Ten football power rankings: Where do Gophers sit entering final two weeks?
While Wisconsin was sacking its offensive coordinator, the Gophers used a bye week to get ready for Penn State next Saturday, followed by the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
November 18, 2024