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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers fall to Minnesota Golden Gophers in Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe
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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers fall to Minnesota Golden Gophers in Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe

  • Nov 28, 2021
  • Nov 28, 2021 Updated Nov 23, 2022

The 18th-ranked University of Wisconsin football team fell to the Minnesota Golden Gophers 23-13 in the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. 

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III (7) walks off the field after a turnover on downs on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) makes a catch attempt against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III (7) fights for yardage near the sideline against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin defensive lineman Keeanu Benton (95) celebrates after sacking Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin defensive lineman Keeanu Benton (95) sacks Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin safety John Torchio (15) fights off a block to make a tackle on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin offensive lineman Tyler Beach (65) blocks against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin running back Brady Schipper (29) runs for a first down against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin running back Brady Schipper (29) runs for a first down against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin linebacker Leo Chenal (5) pursues Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin defensive lineman Keeanu Benton (95) sacks Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin linebacker Noah Burks (41) pursues Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) fights for yards against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) tries to hang on to a pass in the end zone while being defended by Caesar Williams (21) on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin linebacker Leo Chenal makes a tackle against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin safety Scott Nelson returns an interception for a touchdown against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin safety Scott Nelson returns an interception for a touchdown against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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wohler photo 4-23

wohler photo 4-23

Sophomore Hunter Wohler appears to be a star in the making, but the safety position could use some help.

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uw sidebar photo 11-27

uw sidebar photo 11-27

UW freshman back Braelon Allen was limited to 47 rushing yards.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst looks on during a play against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin center Joe Tippmann makes a call at the line of scrimmage against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) runs for yardage against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin cornerback Faion Hicks (1) pursues Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin football at Minnesota 11-27-21

Wisconsin wide receivers Jack Dunn (16) and Markus Allen (4) walk off the field after a late turnover on downs against Minnesota on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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