College football reporter | Gophers football and hockey

Randy Johnson covers University of Minnesota football and college football for the Star Tribune, along with Gophers hockey and the Wild.

Johnson 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.


Quarterback shuffle: Transfers expected to start for 14 of 18 Big Ten teams

The Gophers certainly aren't the only team using the transfer portal to fill the most important position in football.


Khyree Jackson remembered by his Oregon teammates at Big Ten media days

"We have to be grateful for the time we got to spend with Khyree, someone who was really tough for our team," Oregon coach Dan Lanning said.


Reigning Big Ten Kicker of the Year Kesich adds new job: Gophers social media liaison

Dragan Kesich, who kicked 23 field goals last season, conducted interviews Thursday at Big Ten media days.


Fleck's message at Big Ten Media Days: 'In 2024, it's OK to love where you're at'

Entering his eighth season as Gophers football coach, P.J. Fleck voiced appreciation for Minnesota's continuity at a time with so much changing in college sports.


Are four Big Ten newcomers ready for the 'NFL of college football'?

Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington are getting grilled on their physicality at Big Ten media days in what has become an 18-team super conference.


Five things to watch for the Gophers, others at Big Ten football media days

The Big Ten, now 18 schools strong, will meet the media from Tuesday through Thursday in Indianapolis.


Where did the Gophers land in the first 18-team Big Ten football media poll?

Defending national champion Michigan is projected to take a step back in the Cleveland.com poll.


U football players don't sugarcoat what needs to happen in 2024

Players stressed the need to get get "violent" — within the rules — to improve on last year's 5-7 record.


U running back Taylor pushes on with a father in prison for murder

Detroit native Darius Taylor Jr., has become a Gophers standout after being raised by his aunt and grandmother. He still keeps in regular touch with his father.


Texas offensive lineman Nelson McGuire III rescinds commitment to Gophers

The three-star player visited Arkansas and Texas Tech over the past two weeks.