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Wisconsin vs. Minnesota score: Badgers suffer first losing season in 22 years as Gophers roll to rivalry win
Minnesota reclaimed Paul Bunyan's Axe Saturday afternoon with a 24-7 win against rival Wisconsin, earning its third victory in Madison since 2018 in the process. The Gophers also improved to an impressive 3-1 in their past four games against Wisconsin and secured seven wins for the third time in four years under coach P.
5 things that stood out in Gophers' rivalry win over Wisconsin
The Gophers finished off the 2024 regular season with a three-score thumping of their border rivals Wisconsin on Friday. Minnesota reclaimed Paul Bunyan's Axe with a dominating, physical win at frigid Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers hope to keep bowl streak alive as they host Minnesota Gophers
The Minnesota-Wisconsin series is the most-played FBS rivalry, and a Gophers victory would enable them to tie the all-time series at 63-63-8. Since 1948, the winner of this game has gained possession of Paul Bunyan's Axe.
Minnesota Gophers decimate Wisconsin Badgers, reclaim Paul Bunyan's axe in 24-7 victory
Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin. Friday's game was the 134th meeting between the teams. The rivalry is the oldest rivalry in the nation among Football Bowl Division schools.
Gophers chop down Badgers in 24-7 win in rivalry game
The Gophers were in complete control of the Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe through halftime Friday, but the Badgers gave their fans reason to hope going into the rendition of “Jump Around” at a frozen Camp Randall Stadium.
Gophers cherish chance to beat rival Badgers ‘like that’ and take Axe back
The Gophers’ 24-7 win over the Badgers returned Paul Bunyan’s Axe to Minnesota after a one-year residency in Wisconsin, but it also snapped the Badgers’ 22-year streak of winning seasons and bowl eligibility.
Gophers chop down Badgers 24-7 to reclaim Paul Bunyan’s Axe
Not a single Gophers football player touched Paul Bunyan’s Axe from 2004-17, so there was no chance to start or even rekindle a tradition for when they got their hands on the seven-foot trophy. With a dominating 24-7 win over the Badgers on Friday,
Minnesota Gophers roll past Wisconsin Badgers 24-7 to reclaim Paul Bunyan’s Axe
By beating Wisconsin, the Gophers denied their bitter rival bowl eligibility. The Badgers have appeared in a bowl for 22 ...
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What Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck said about Wisconsin football after the Gophers' big win over the Badgers
Minnesota closed its strong 2024 regular season with a decisive 24-7 rivalry victory over the Wisconsin Badgers ...
Gophers-Badgers rivalry game coldest in Madison since 1951
MADISON, Wis. — Friday’s iteration of the Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe was one of the coldest game in recent history of the ...
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Wisconsin falls to Minnesota; Paul Bunyan's axe lost to Golden Gophers
Wisconsin had a string of 22 consecutive bowl appearances and winning seasons. But the team needed a win to get to .500 and ...
Gophers take back Paul Bunyan's Axe, beat Wisconsin on the road
In the 134th playing of Minnesota's historic rivalry with Wisconsin, the Gophers left with a 24-7 win and Paul Bunyan's Axe.
Wisconsin football vs Minnesota recap, Badgers dominated by Gophers, 24-7, lose fifth straight game to end season, box score, highlights
The Badgers football team needs a win in its season finale against Minnesota to become bowl eligible. Follow for live scoring ...
Halftime Report: Gophers lead Badgers 14-0 in battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe
Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke has struggled so far against Minnesota's defense, completing 5-for-13 passes for 37 yards ...