Photos: Wisconsin falls to Minnesota in Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe
A collection of photos from Wisconsin's loss to Minnesota in their Big Ten football game 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 watches warmups before Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard, right and Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck chat before Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard throws a ball before Saturday's game against Minnesota at Camp Randall.
Minnesota defensive back Justin Walley, left, and defensive back Jordan Howden tackle Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz tries to throw a pass as Minnesota defensive back Beanie Bishop pressures during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard talks with an official during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Wisconsin linebacker Darryl Peterson tackles Minnesota running back Trey Potts during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Minnesota wide receiver Dylan Wright makes a reception over Wisconsin cornerback Jay Shaw during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis handles a snap against Wisconsin during Saturday's game at Camp Randall.
Wisconsin wide receiver Skyler Bell makes a reception as Minnesota defensive back Michael Dixon closes in during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Wisconsin safety John Torchio tackles Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim runs between Wisconsin linebackers Darryl Peterson, left, and Maema Njongmeta during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Minnesota wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington runs away from Wisconsin safety John Torchio for the go-ahead touchdown during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Teammates celebrate with Minnesota wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington after his go-ahead touchdown late in the second half during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Minnesota defensive lineman Thomas Rush celebrates with the Paul Bunyan's Axe trophy after Minnesota beat Wisconsin in Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Wisconsin fullback Jackson Acker runs against Minnesota linebacker Donald Willis during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike scores a touchdown against Minnesota during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis throws a pass against Wisconsin during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Wisconsin interim coach Jim Leonhard, right, gestures to players from the sideline during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass against Minnesota during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Minnesota wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington runs for a touchdown against Wisconsin during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck talks with officials during Saturday's game at Camp Randall. (Andy Manis, Associated Press)
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
Wisconsin lost Paul Bunyan's Axe to Minnesota for the second straight year, which hasn't occurred since 1993-94. Here's what we learned from the loss.
Wisconsin’s offense sputtered after the Badgers took the lead in the third quarter. Minnesota capitalized to keep Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
Poor play in the secondary and a bit of underestimation doomed the Badgers in a 23-16 loss to their border rivals, Minnesota.
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz's inconsistency again burned the Badgers, this time costing them a shot to regain Paul Bunyan's Axe.
John Torchio and Nick Herbig offered full support for Jim Leonhard to become Wisconsin’s football coach.
The UW Board of Regents gave short notice for a Sunday afternoon meeting to consider contracts for the new Badgers coach.
Wisconsin and Luke Fickell are closing in on a deal, the State Journal confirmed. Fickell built Cincinnati into a College Football Playoff-caliber program.
A look at all the football recruits who signed with the Wisconsin Badgers during the early signing period.
Trech Kekahuna originally committed to Wisconsin before changing his mind and committing to Arizona. He signed Wednesday with the Badgers.
Both Oklahoma State and Wisconsin will be missing significant pieces for the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, but the Badgers will have their top backs, Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi.
