Minnesota at Wisconsin
Saturday, November 23, 2002. Wisconsin took Paul Bunyan’s Axe from Minnesota Share
Wisconsin beat Minnesota 49–31. It was their 112th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 56–46–8 in the games on file.
Final at Camp Randall Stadium, MadisonHigh 38°F, low 22°FAttendance 78,843
- At kickoff
- 40°F, a few clouds, wind 9 mph from the west, gusts to 16 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (KMSN), 10 km from the stadium, 12 minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 49 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Wisconsin 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Minnesota–Wisconsin gameOfficially, Minnesota leads 64–63–8; as played, 63–62–8 in the 133 games on file; the official count covers all 135 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.
| 2025 | Minnesota 17, Wisconsin 7 | |
| 2024 | Minnesota 24, Wisconsin 7 | |
| 2023 | Wisconsin 28, Minnesota 14 | |
| 2022 | Minnesota 23, Wisconsin 16 | |
| 2021 | Minnesota 23, Wisconsin 13 | |
| 2020 | Wisconsin 20, Minnesota 17 |
Around this game
Minnesota
- Next gamevs. ArkansasDec. 30, 2002, Music City Bowl
- SeasonMinnesota in 2002
- ProgramMinnesota history and records
Wisconsin
- Next gamevs. ColoradoDec. 28, 2002, Alamo Bowl
- SeasonWisconsin in 2002
- ProgramWisconsin history and records