The University of Wisconsin football team couldn't break its trend of slow starts, but the Badgers finished strong in a 28-14 victory over the rival Minnesota Golden Gophers to retake Paul Bunyan's Axe on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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Photos: Wisconsin and Minnesota battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe
Wisconsin senior quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) evades Minnesota linebacker Cody Lindenberg on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Wisconsin football fans show their support prior to Saturday's game against Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Wisconsin junior safety Hunter Wohler (24) tackles Minnesota running back Jordan Nubin (30) on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Wisconsin junior defensive lineman Ben Marten celebrates after sacking Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Wisconsin freshman punter Atticus Bertrams punts against Minnesota on Saturday afternoon at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Wisconsin junior running back Braelon Allen breaks free for a big gain against Minnesota on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Wisconsin senior defensive lineman Rodan Johnson (56) pressures Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (8) on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Wisconsin sophomore wide receiver Will Pauling celebrates after a touchdown against Minnesota on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Bucky Badger performs a headstand after a Wisconsin touchdown against Minnesota on Saturday afternoon at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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