Afterward, Garrett Groshek still had enough energy in reserve to run from one end of Camp Randall Stadium to the other while carrying Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
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University of Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst speaks to the media after the Badgers defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 20-17 in overtime Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Photos: Wisconsin Badgers take down Minnesota Golden Gopher in overtime
UW 20, Minnesota 17 (OT)
Wisconsin Badgers running back Garrett Groshek (37) runs for a 39-yard touchdown in the 2nd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
UW 20, Minnesota 17 (OT)
Wisconsin Badgers running back Garrett Groshek (37) runs for a 39-yard touchdown in the 2nd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Garrett Groshek (37), right, celebrates his 39-yard touchdown with quarterback Graham Mertz (5) in the 2nd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Garrett Groshek (37) runs for a 39-yard touchdown in the 2nd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
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Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Collin Larsh (19) celebrates his 30-yard field goal that beat Minnesota in overtime. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Collin Larsh (19) kicks a 30-yard field goal to beat Minnesota in overtime. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Collin Larsh (19) watches his 30-yard field goal that beat Minnesota in overtime. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Caesar Williams (21) carries the Paul Bunyan's Axe after beating Minnesota. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers defense celebrate a missed field goal by Minnesota Golden Gophers place kicker Anders Gelecinskyj (48) in overtime. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) tackles Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) in overtime. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers safety Eric Burrell (25) intercepts a Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) pass intended for Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Clay Geary (18) in the 2nd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
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Wisconsin Badgers safety Eric Burrell (25) celebrates an interception of a Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) pass intended for Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Clay Geary (18) in the 2nd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mike Maskalunas (58) carries the Paul Bunyan's Axe after beating Minnesota. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Garrett Groshek (37) runs up the middle in the 1st quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
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Wisconsin Badgers safety Eric Burrell (25) and Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) tackle Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Cam Wiley (1) in the 1st quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
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Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Donte Burton (4) tackles Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) in the 2nd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig tackles Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) in the 2nd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) looks for a receiver in the 2nd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) looks for a receiver in the 3rd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) catches a pass over the middle in the 3rd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is hit by Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Justus Harris (21) after a scramble by Mertz in the 3rd quarter. Hertz left the game after the hit. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) after being hit by Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Justus Harris (21) after a scramble by Mertz in the 3rd quarter. Hertz left the game after the hit. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Jack Dunn (16) after catching a 3rd quarter touchdown pass. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal (45) celebrates a sack of Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) in the 3rd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers running back Garrett Groshek (37) fights for yards in the 4th quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) scrambles during the 4th quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Coney Durr (16) intercepts a Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Chase Wolf (2) pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Devin Chandler (86) in the 4th quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Chase Wolf (2) after throwing an interception in the 4th quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Chase Wolf (2) looks for a receiver in the 4th quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) looks to tackle Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) in the 3rd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
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Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Chase Wolf (2) runs during the 3rd quarter. The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted the Minnesota Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The Badgers won 20-17 in overtime.
