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.
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
Does Max Brosmer have an NFL future after one year with Gophers?
P.J. Fleck and the Gophers had to be right with their decision to add New Hampshire's Max Brosmer from the transfer portal.
Scoggins: Max Brosmer’s gift to the Gophers is how he’s allowed coach P.J. Fleck to evolve
I had to change,” Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said of his cautious offensive approach, which looked totally different in ...
Men’s basketball: Another Gophers offensive slog ends in defeat to Wake Forest
The Gophers men’s basketball team has endured a plodding offense so far this season, but it stopped dead in its tracks at the ...
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.
Gophers capture 20th win on senior night against Ohio State
Both teams traded off points early in the first set until the Gophers took a 9-5 lead. The Buckeyes were able to get as close ...
Wisconsin vs Minnesota football 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 ...
Gophers men’s hockey team ties Alaska, piling up shots but not goals
The Gophers, who went into the game with 14 power-play goals (second in the nation) and a 26.9 percent success rate on the ...
Gophers play Nanooks to 1-1 draw, fall in shootout
The Gophers men’s hockey team outshot the visiting Alaska Nanooks 33-19, but settled for a 1-1 draw against the independent Division I side at Mariucci Arena. The third-ranked Gophers were on the back ...