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Photos: Wisconsin falls to Minnesota in Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike scores a touchdown in the third quarter against Minnesota on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin nose tackle Keeanu Benton (95) celebrates his sack with Darryl Peterson in the second quarter Saturday against Minnesota at Camp Randall Stadium.
Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Dylan Wright (5) attempts to catch a pass against Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Jay Shaw (1) in the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) runs the ball against Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Braelen Oliver (14) in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Justin Walley (5) intercepts a pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden (23) holds the Paul Bunyan Axe after defeating Wisconsin 23-16 Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin nose tackle Keeanu Benton sacks Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis Nov. 26 at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Keontez Lewis (3) catches a pass in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard throws a ball before Saturday's game against Minnesota at Camp Randall.
Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis handles a snap against Wisconsin during Saturday's game at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin Badgers student section watches the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Tatum Grass (39) celebrates with teammates after tackling Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Clay Geary (18) on a punt return in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) tackles Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Trey Potts (3) in the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Isaiah Mullens (99) rushes Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (8) in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers running back Chez Mellusi (1) runs the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Dean Engram (6) is tackled by Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Justin Walley (5) in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Dylan Wright (5) attempts to catch a pass against Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Semar Melvin (20) in the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers kicker Nate Van Zelst (29) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a field goal in the second quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) hands off the ball to running back Chez Mellusi (1) in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Max Lofy (12) celebrates in the third quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Lee Hutton (38) and cornerback Cedrick Dort Jr. (5) watch Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate their 23-16 victory with Paul Bunyan's Axe at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
