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Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe: Wisconsin Badgers’ best moments

By Trevor Jossart

Nov 28, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players hold up the Paul Bunyan Axe after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. The Badgers won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players hold up the Paul Bunyan Axe after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. The Badgers won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Wisconsin Badgers will go for their 13th straight win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday for the Battle of Paul Bunyan’s Axe.

In the longest running rivalry, and one of the most even series in college football, the Wisconsin Badgers will look to continue their dominance over their rivals from the west when the Minnesota Golden Gophers enter Camp Randall on Saturday.

The Gophers lead the all-time series by just one win, owning a 59-58-8 advantage over the Badgers, despite losing the last 12 meetings. The first matchup between the two came all the way back in 1890 when the Gophers handled the Badgers swimmingly, winning 63-0 in the inaugural rivalry game.

Saturday will be the rivalry’s 126th meeting and will have a lot at stake, especially for the Badgers. Wisconsin can win the Big Ten West and keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive with a victory, while Minnesota can improve to 9-3 overall on the season and end the drought versus the Badgers.

With a lot riding on the game, join us as we revisit some of the best moments in this historic rivalry.