Every time Wisconsin meets with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Badgers coach Bret Bielema makes sure to give all of his freshman a history lesson on FBS's oldest rivalry. Recent history has been kind to the Badgers who have won eight straight in the illustrious battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe. After opposite starts to the season, the Badgers and Gophers are in pursuit of the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers go for nine straight against rival Gophers
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#18 Wisconsin and Minnesota Battle For The Axe (Game Preview)
This Saturday, the #18 Wisconsin Badgers (7-2, 3-2) and Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-7, 1-4) will meet for the 121st time which ranks as the most-played rivalry in FBS history. In the last decade, the Badgers have been in full control of Paul Bunyan's Axe as they go into the latest installment of the series winning … [Read more...] about #18 Wisconsin and Minnesota Battle For The Axe (Game Preview)
College Football 77 in 77: #77 Minnesota Golden Gophers
At the 2010 Big Ten Tournament, I made a joke about how much I wanted to punch the University of Minnesota mascot, Goldy in the head. I'd love to watch his trademark head swivel around, except in this case put into motion by the force of a right-handed uppercut. Three days before the 2011 BTT, a fan did just that. So when I saw Goldy Gopher again in Indy, I gave him a hug and … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #77 Minnesota Golden Gophers