Golden Gophers win the Axe

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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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