In a college football game between the #Gophers and #Badgers, Wisconsin dominated, leading 28-14 at the end of the third quarter. Braelon Allen's impressive performance led to a 165-yard rushing game, helping Wisconsin reclaim the Axe trophy. The #Gophers, with a 5-7 record, faced a fourth consecutive loss, ending their season. Wisconsin's powerful offense, with 267 rushing and 145 passing yards, secured the victory, marking a significant win for the Badgers.
Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen vs Minnesota: 🔴 26 Carries 🔴 165 Rush Yards 🔴 2 Touchdowns 🔴 113 Yards AFTER Contact https://t.co/6jxcE8bOUC
The Axe in back in Madison. @BadgerFootball took back the rivalry trophy in vintage Wisconsin style, something not lost on Luke Fickell. https://t.co/Y5XOblwpqp
According to a Minnesota scribe: #Badgers last night became the third consecutive team to rush for 200+ yards against the Gophers.
Wisconsin takeaways: Braelon Allen leads rejuvenated offense as Badgers reclaim the Axe https://t.co/7UcLBtM49l
#Badgers gained 64.8% of their yards – 267 of 412 – on the ground. That was the highest percentage of the season. The No. 2 mark was 62.4% vs. Buffalo (314 rushing, 503 total).
It took too long into the season to see it, but the #Badgers believe what was on the field Saturday was what their offense should've been all season. Powerful and explosive. Efficient and clean. That's how Wisconsin won back the Axe. https://t.co/i2yRJmp6xp
Here are my five takeaways as the #Gophers lose the Axe to Wisconsin in a 28-14 defeat. A lot more big-picture talk in these, as a rough November sets up arguably the most important offseason of PJ Fleck's tenure. https://t.co/4sf58YtANN https://t.co/VPdsGhjw1r
Paul Bunyan’s Axe is heading back to Madison! 🪓 https://t.co/vjhruqICX7
Once they got done spotting their opponents early leads, #Badgers played two very encouraging games in wins over Nebraska and Minnesota. Run game sparked the offense. Defense toughened up after first quarter.
#Badgers 28-14. Allen 26-165 rushing; Mordecai 9-69 rushing. UW had 412 total yards -- 267 on the ground and 145 through the air.
Final: Wisconsin 28, @GopherFootball 14
#Gophers (5-7, 3-6) lose their fourth straight to end the season as Minnesota falls 28-14 to Wisconsin. They'll now play the waiting game tonight to see if they'll be in a bowl game at 5-7. Big offseason ahead of Fleck and company.
#Gophers offense showing some life, as they've got it 1st-and-10 at the Wisconsin 28. Couple of third down conversions on this drive.
End third quarter: Wisconsin 28, @GopherFootball 14.
Wisconsin stretches lead to 28-14 on Tanner Mordecai's 5-yard TD pass to Riley Nowakowski with 10 seconds left in the third quarter.
#Gophers now down two scores as Wisconsin caps off their 10-play drive with play-action that the Gopher linebacker doesn't read quick enough. 28-14 with 10 seconds left in the third quarter.
Wisconsin has taken a 28-14 lead over Minnesota with seconds left in the third quarter. The Gophers need a comeback if they want to go to a bowl game.
#Badgers have 309 yards of offense: 199 rushing and 110 passing.
Kaliakmanis' third down pass is WAY high, and the #Gophers punt again from Wisconsin territory for the second time today.
#Gophers go tush push on 3rd-and-1, and don't get it. Minnesota going for it at their own 38.
#Badgers’ record when rushing for 139 or more yards is 6-0. When they rush for 104 or less, it is 0-5. Badgers have 199 and counting today against Minnesota.
Reminder: #Badgers tailbacks combined for 44 carries for 167 yards in last two meetings. Allen today has 141 yards on 17 carries.
Braelon Allen rips off a 50-yard run to the Gophers 4, then scores on the next play for a 21-14 Wisconsin lead with 9:24 left in the third quarter.
Story of the season for this Minnesota defense. An explosive play leads to a touchdown. Braelon Allen runs the ball twice and is in the end zone. Wisconsin takes their first lead of the night, 21-14. 9:24 left in the third quarter.
The offense stalls after one first down. Too much pressure getting in on the QB. After a false start on the first punt, Wisconsin takes over at their own 46.
Second-down sack of Kaliakmanis leads to Gophers punting after 8-yard gain on third down. Wisconsin starts at its 46.
Gophers force Wisconsin to punt from its 48, and Minnesota takes over it its 9.
#Badgers RB Braelon Allen now has the 10th-most rushing yards in Wisconsin history after a short run to midfield.
Wisconsin starts at its 21 after second-half kickoff.
Halftime observations from #Badgers-Gophers. Wisconsin offense looking good, defense making a few too many mistakes. If the trend of better second halves continues, the Badgers probably reclaim the Axe. https://t.co/Q8zqb60Kl0