Wisconsin hosts Minnesota; Badgers attempt to keep bowl streak alive
MADISON, WI - NOVEMBER 29: Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) tries to round the corner on a run durning a college football game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Wisconsin Badgers on November 29th, 2024 at Barry Alvarez field
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin has a string of 22 consecutive bowl appearances and winning seasons. Both streaks are in jeopardy as the Badgers prepare to close their regular season by hosting Minnesota in the battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe.
Wisconsin needs a win to get to .500 and become bowl eligible. Wisconsin's only path to a winning season is to beat Minnesota and also win its bowl game.
The game kicks off at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, at Camp Randall.
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Score
1st Quarter:
- 3:18 - M.Brosmer rushed for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN. D.Kesich extra point is good. Minnesota takes lead 7-0.
2nd Quarter:
- 11:44 - M.Brosmer pass complete. Catch made by D.Jackson for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN. D.Kesich extra point is good. Minnesota extends lead 14-0.
3rd Quarter:
- 8:10 - M.Brosmer pass complete. Catch made by J.Geers for 15 yards. TOUCHDOWN. D.Kesich extra point is good. Minnesota extends lead 21-0.
- 3:30 - B.Locke pass complete. Catch made by V.Anthony for 15 yards. TOUCHDOWN. N.Vakos extra point is good. Wisconsin cuts lead to 21-7.
Minnesota-Wisconsin series
The Minnesota-Wisconsin series is the most-played FBS rivalry, and a Gophers' victory would enable them to tie the all-time series at 63-63-8. Since 1948, the winner of this game has gained possession of Paul Bunyan's Axe.
Wisconsin bowl streak; Badgers must beat Minnesota to keep it alive
Wisconsin’s string of 22 consecutive bowl appearances and winning seasons is in jeopardy.
Facts and figures
Wisconsin has given up only 11 sacks this season to tie Penn State for the fewest allowed of any Big Ten team.
Minnesota QB Max Brosmer had thrown 206 straight passes without an interception before getting picked off in the second quarter of a 26-25 loss to No. 4 Penn State on Saturday.
Wisconsin LB Christian Alliegro has 37 tackles over his last three games and has made at least 10 stops in each of them.
Minnesota WR Daniel Jackson has 198 career catches to rank third in school history.