Gophers, Wisconsin and Paul Bunyan's Axe

Gophers take back Paul Bunyan's Axe, beat Wisconsin on the road
Minnesota quickly got the ball back and this time it was a 40-yard run from Marcus Major that set up a Jackson touchdown as the Gophers jumped out to a 14-0 lead.Minnesota's defense limited Wisconsin to one of the worst halves of the season.
Gophers chop down Badgers 24-7 to reclaim Paul Bunyan’s Axe
Minnesota led Wisconsin 21-0 midway through the third quarter, but instead of the Badgers facing a fourth and 15, a late hit by linebacker Joey Gerlach gave Wisconsin a first down. The Baders scored a touchdown two plays later to make it 21-7.
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 consecutive years, but the only wa
P.J. Fleck after Gophers beat Wisconsin: 'The Axe is coming home'
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters after a 24-7 win at Wisconsin on Friday to close out the regular season 7-5.
Gophers close out 2024 regular season seeking Paul Bunyan’s Axe
The Gophers are 6-5 on the season, and 4-4 in Big Ten play entering the annual battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe. P.J. Fleck is 3-4 in his seven games against the Badgers as Minnesota’s head coach. The Gophers are looking to finish the season 7-5 and can improve their bowl situation with a victory.
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.
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.
Golden Gophers win the Axe, roll past Wisconsin
Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin 24-7 on Friday. Wide receiver Daniel Jackson had six receptions for 68 yards and a TD catch for the Gophers (7-5,
Minnesota defense dominates as Wisconsin dealt rare losing season
Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Minnesota past archrival Wisconsin 24-7 in the annual battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe on Friday afternoon, ending the
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I had to change,” Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said of his cautious offensive approach, which looked totally different in ...
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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The Gophers finished off the 2024 regular season with a three-score thumping of their border rivals Wisconsin on Friday.
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Gophers men’s hockey team ties Alaska, piling up shots but not goals
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Gophers play Nanooks to 1-1 draw, fall in shootout
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