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, Hawkeyes still strongly disagree about the invalid fair-catch call
Cooper DeJean’s negated touchdown happened last season, but it remains a hot topic heading into Saturday’s game between Minnesota and Iowa in Minneapolis.
September 17, 2024
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Gophers, Hoosiers climb in latest Big Ten football power rankings
USC and Michigan get ready to square off at the Big House on Saturday, while the Gophers and Hawkeyes play for Floyd of Rosedale.
September 16, 2024
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A passing game finally takes flight and four other things learned for the Gophers
The Gophers have had one of the lowest-ranking passing offenses in the nation over the past three seasons, but that appears to be changing with Max Brosmer at quarterback.
September 15, 2024
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Gophers blank Nevada 27-0 for first back-to-back shutouts since 1962
The Gophers go into Big Ten play with a 2-1 record and a feat that they had not accomplished in 62 years.
September 15, 2024
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Gophers turn to Koi Perich as punt returner with Quentin Redding out for season
Freshman safety Koi Perich had two returns for 22 yards after the announcement came that Quentin Redding would miss the remainder of the season because of an injury suffered last week.
September 15, 2024
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Gophers receiver Cristian Driver carries father’s NFL tutelage into his own budding career
Donald Driver was a fixture for the Green Bay Packers for 14 seasons and is imparting his lessons to son, Cristian, who transferred to the Gophers from Penn State.
September 14, 2024
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Will Nevada push the Gophers football team more than expected? Randy Johnson’s prediction
The Gophers face a Wolf Pack that went 2-10 each of the past two seasons but is much improved under new coach Jeff Choate.
September 14, 2024
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Can Wisconsin upset Alabama? Oregon or Oregon State? Find out in Randy Johnson’s weekly Big Ten picks
Washington vs. Washington State and Purdue vs. Notre Dame are two of the other notable Big Ten football games this week.
September 12, 2024
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Gophers turn to Koi Perich as punt returner with Quentin Redding out for season
Freshman safety Koi Perich had two returns for 22 yards after the announcement came that Quentin Redding would miss the remainder of the season because of an injury suffered last week.
September 15, 2024
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Gophers receiver Cristian Driver carries father’s NFL tutelage into his own budding career
Donald Driver was a fixture for the Green Bay Packers for 14 seasons and is imparting his lessons to son, Cristian, who transferred to the Gophers from Penn State.
September 14, 2024
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Will Nevada push the Gophers football team more than expected? Randy Johnson’s prediction
The Gophers face a Wolf Pack that went 2-10 each of the past two seasons but is much improved under new coach Jeff Choate.
September 14, 2024
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Can Wisconsin upset Alabama? Oregon or Oregon State? Find out in Randy Johnson’s weekly Big Ten picks
Washington vs. Washington State and Purdue vs. Notre Dame are two of the other notable Big Ten football games this week.
September 12, 2024