Paul Bunyan's Axe
Minnesota vs Wisconsin.
Wisconsin leads the series 63-62-8 in meetings on record since 1892.
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Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium
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All-time series
Series leader: Wisconsin.
See the full all-time Minnesota vs Wisconsin head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
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Series notes
Side by side, 2026 season
Minnesota Wisconsin - 32.0 8th
- Points per game
- 31.6 10th
- 18.0 9th
- Points allowed
- 16.6 7th
- 354.6 16th
- Total yards per game
- 379.4 15th
- 5.5 16th
- Yards per play
- 6.2 10th
- 120.4 16th
- Rush yards per game
- 153.0 11th
- 234.2 12th
- Pass yards per game
- 226.4 13th
- 19.4 15th
- First downs per game
- 18.0 17th
- 38.6% 15th
- Third-down rate
- 44.1% 9th
- +3 8th
- Turnover margin
- -2 15th
- 8 4th
- Takeaways
- 4 14th
- 14 3rd
- Sacks
- 7 12th
- 4 2nd
- Sacks allowed
- 3 1st
- 49.0 7th
- Penalty yards per game
- 51.2 9th
- 34:45 1st
- Time of possession
- 28:38 15th
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Frequently asked questions
What is Paul Bunyan's Axe?
Paul Bunyan's Axe is the name of the Minnesota vs Wisconsin series. Wisconsin leads the series 63-62-8 in meetings on record since 1892.
What is the record in Minnesota vs Wisconsin?
Wisconsin leads the series 63-62-8 in meetings on record since 1892. That is Minnesota 62, Wisconsin 63 across 133 meetings on record.
When do Minnesota and Wisconsin play next?
The next Minnesota vs Wisconsin meeting is around Week 13 of the 2026 season at Camp Randall Stadium.