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 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
Minnesota State Mankato falls to Western Michigan in OT, exits NCAA men's hockey tournament
A goal by Grant Slukynsky 7:14 into the second overtime period moved top-seeded Western Michigan into the regional final.
March 28, 2025
Gophers land top-ranked football recruit in Wisconsin's 2026 class
Offensive tackle Gavin Meier of Janesville Parker High School pledged to Minnesota and coach P.J. Fleck.
March 27, 2025
For love of the U: Snuggerud’s Gophers hockey connection goes three generations deep
Gophers captain Jimmy Snuggerud’s father, Dave, and grandfather Jim Westby were stars at Minnesota and played for Team USA, too.
March 27, 2025
Minnesota State Mankato, ‘sneaky good’ to say the least, is back in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament
The Mavericks, in coach Luke Strand’s second season, lean on goaltender Alex Tracy, statistically atop the nation.
March 26, 2025
Everything to know about the NCAA Fargo regional
The Gophers are set to face UMass while MSU Mankato will take on top-seeded Western Michigan, beginning Thursday.
March 26, 2025
Motzko announces Liam Souliere will start in goal for Gophers vs. UMass
Liam Souliere has NCAA tournament experience and will get the nod over sophomore Nathan Airey.
March 26, 2025
Gophers’ NCAA tourney opener vs. UMass comes after a concerning 18-day layoff
Gophers men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko had his team play an exhibition game in Rochester to stay sharp for this Thursday’s regional semifinal.
March 25, 2025
Minnesota State Mankato, ‘sneaky good’ to say the least, is back in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament
The Mavericks, in coach Luke Strand’s second season, lean on goaltender Alex Tracy, statistically atop the nation.
March 26, 2025
Everything to know about the NCAA Fargo regional
The Gophers are set to face UMass while MSU Mankato will take on top-seeded Western Michigan, beginning Thursday.
March 26, 2025
Motzko announces Liam Souliere will start in goal for Gophers vs. UMass
Liam Souliere has NCAA tournament experience and will get the nod over sophomore Nathan Airey.
March 26, 2025
Gophers’ NCAA tourney opener vs. UMass comes after a concerning 18-day layoff
Gophers men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko had his team play an exhibition game in Rochester to stay sharp for this Thursday’s regional semifinal.
March 25, 2025