Wisconsin at Minnesota

Saturday, November 23, 1957. Wisconsin took Paul Bunyan’s Axe from Minnesota

No. 18 Wisconsin beat Minnesota 14–⁠6. It was their 67th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 36–⁠21–⁠8 in the games on file.

Away18Wisconsin6–⁠3 in 1957
14
HomeMinnesota4–⁠5 in 1957
6

FinalHigh 45°F, low 30°F, 0.05 in. of rain, 5.98 in. on the groundAttendance 62,939

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Our ratings (scores only)

Minnesota 56% to win. Wisconsin won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, 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 68 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Minnesota 17, Wisconsin 7
2024Minnesota 24, Wisconsin 7
2023Wisconsin 28, Minnesota 14
2022Minnesota 23, Wisconsin 16
2021Minnesota 23, Wisconsin 13
2020Wisconsin 20, Minnesota 17

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