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 women's hockey has feisty, fan-favorite Murphy back for another season
U.S. Olympian Abbey Murphy amassed a career-high 65 points in 2024-25 for the Gophers.
May 7, 2025
Gophers football and men’s basketball among many U programs thriving academically
The Gophers football team's Academic Progress Rate ranks fourth in the Big Ten, and men’s basketball is tied for first.
May 6, 2025
Former Lakeville South hockey forward Pritchard flips commitment to Gophers
Tate Pritchard, who previously had committed to Minnesota State Mankato, played the past two seasons with Sioux City of the USHL.
May 6, 2025
Buium’s whirlwind season hasn’t concluded despite Wild’s ouster from playoffs
The 19-year-old defenseman will play for the United States in the world championship in Sweden.
May 4, 2025
Wild’s Rossi admittedly uncertain over future after up-and-down season
Marco Rossi had a career-high 60 points but ended the season centering the fourth line and is a restricted free agent this summer.
May 4, 2025
Gophers land commitment from sought-after high school linebacker
Hudson Dunn of Peoria, Ariz., has scholarship offers from several Big Ten schools, including Michigan, Oregon and Penn State.
May 4, 2025
Wild overtime: Key takeaways as Vegas ends Wild's season
Jack Eichel's goal ended up giving the Golden Knights a lead they would never give up.
May 2, 2025
Gophers football team lands commitment from a Pennsylvania running back
Ezekiel Bates was recruited by Boston College, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest before committing to the Gophers.
April 30, 2025
Wild’s Rossi admittedly uncertain over future after up-and-down season
Marco Rossi had a career-high 60 points but ended the season centering the fourth line and is a restricted free agent this summer.
May 4, 2025
Gophers land commitment from sought-after high school linebacker
Hudson Dunn of Peoria, Ariz., has scholarship offers from several Big Ten schools, including Michigan, Oregon and Penn State.
May 4, 2025
Wild overtime: Key takeaways as Vegas ends Wild's season
Jack Eichel's goal ended up giving the Golden Knights a lead they would never give up.
May 2, 2025
Gophers football team lands commitment from a Pennsylvania running back
Ezekiel Bates was recruited by Boston College, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest before committing to the Gophers.
April 30, 2025