Paul Bunyan's Axe, Gophers and Wisconsin

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
MADISON, Wis. — 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.
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
Paul Bunyan’s Axe: Explaining the Minnesota vs. Wisconsin Rivalry
The Minnesota vs. Wisconsin football rivalry is the heartbeat of college football tradition, an enduring clash that has stood the test of time. With an unbroken streak of 117 meetings through the 2023 season,
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.
Gophers beat Badgers, take home "Paul Bunyan's Axe"
Quarterback Max Brosmer threw for two T-Ds and ran for another as the Gophers built up a 21-0 lead at halftime. Darius Taylor ran for 143 yards, and the Gopher defense held Wisconsin 166 yards of total offense.
Wisconsin falls to Minnesota; Paul Bunyan's axe lost to Golden Gophers
The Wisconsin Badgers failed to get much offense going on Friday, Nov. 29 – and lost Paul Bunyan's axe in the team's battle with the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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 football produced a nice season, but what if
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Wisconsin football's offense looks horrendous vs Minnesota today and social media let the Badgers have it
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How to watch Wisconsin vs Minnesota for Paul Bunyan’s Axe: Time, channel, FREE live stream
The next chapter plays out Saturday in the tightly contested football rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin for Paul Bunyan ...
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 failed to become bowl eligible after its 24-7 loss to Minnesota in the regular season finale.