Minnesota at Wisconsin

Saturday, November 19, 1960. Minnesota took Paul Bunyan’s Axe from Wisconsin

No. 4 Minnesota beat Wisconsin 26–⁠7. It was their 70th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 37–⁠23–⁠8 in the games on file.

Away4Minnesota8–⁠2 in 1960
26
HomeWisconsin4–⁠5 in 1960
7

FinalHigh 49°F, low 31°FAttendance 55,576

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Our ratings (scores only)

Minnesota 50% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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 65 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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