The University of Wisconsin football team will be looking to close the regular season on a high note when the Badgers take on the rival Minnesota Golden Gophers for control of Paul Bunyan's Axe in a matchup of Big Ten West Division foes on Saturday in Minneapolis.
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Photos: Relive Wisconsin and Minnesota's recent battles for the Axe
Wisconsin Minnesota 2018
Minnesota running back Bryce Williams outruns Wisconsin safety D'Cota Dixon on a 23-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the Gophers' 37-15 win over the Badgers on Nov. 24, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Minnesota 2018
Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim is tackled by Wisconsin safety D'Cota Dixon during the Badgers' 37-15 loss to the Gophers Nov. 24, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Minnesota 2018
Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor races down the sidelines during the Badgers' 37-15 loss to the Gophers Nov. 24, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Minnesota 2018
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor is tackled by Minnesota linebacker Julian Huff during the Badgers' 37-15 loss to the Gophers Nov. 24, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Minnesota 2018
Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook looks for a receiver during the Badgers' 37-15 loss to the Gophers Nov. 24, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Minnesota 2018
Minnesota wide receiver Demetrius Douglas returns a punt for a touchdown during the Badgers' 37-15 loss to the Gophers Nov. 24, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Minnesota 2018
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor looks for running room during the Badgers' 37-15 loss to the Gophers Nov. 24, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Minnesota 2018
Minnesota players celebrate with Paul Bunyan's Axe after defeating the Badgers 37-15 on Nov. 24, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Minnesota 2018
Minnesota players celebrate with Paul Bunyan's Axe after defeating the Badgers 37-15 on Nov. 24, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Minnesota 2018
Minnesota players celebrate with Paul Bunyan's Axe after defeating the Badgers 37-15 on Nov. 24, 2018, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Minnesota at Wisconsin
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz looks for a receiver during the Badgers' 20-17 overtime win against Minnesota Dec. 19, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Minnesota at Wisconsin
Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson catches a pass over the middle during the Badgers' 20-17 overtime win against Minnesota Dec. 19, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Minnesota at Wisconsin
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is hit by Minnesota defensive back Justus Harris during the Badgers' 20-17 overtime win against Minnesota Dec. 19, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Minnesota at Wisconsin
Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek runs up the middle during the Badgers' 20-17 overtime win against Minnesota Dec. 19, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Minnesota at Wisconsin
Wisconsin linebacker Leo Chenal celebrates a sack of Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan during the Badgers' 20-17 overtime win against Minnesota Dec. 19, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Minnesota at Wisconsin
Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan scrambles during the fourth quarter of the Badgers' 20-17 overtime win against the Gophers Dec. 19, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin kicker Collin Larsh watches his 30-yard game-winning field goal as the Badgers defeated the Gophers 20-17 in overtime Dec. 19, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Minnesota at Wisconsin
Wisconsin defenders celebrate a missed field goal by Minnesota kicker Anders Gelecinskyj in overtime as the Badgers defeated Minnesota 20-17 on Dec. 19, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Minnesota at Wisconsin Axe
Wisconsin linebacker Mike Maskalunas carries Paul Bunyan's Axe after the Badgers beat Minnesota 20-17 in overtime Dec. 19, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Minnesota at Wisconsin Axe
Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams (21) carries the Paul Bunyan's Axe after the Badgers beat Minnesota 20-17 in overtime Dec. 19, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium.
