Minnesota at Wisconsin

Saturday, November 21, 1964. Wisconsin took Paul Bunyan’s Axe from Minnesota

Wisconsin beat Minnesota 14–⁠7. It was their 74th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 38–⁠26–⁠8 in the games on file.

AwayMinnesota5–⁠4 in 1964
7
HomeWisconsin3–⁠6 in 1964
14

FinalAttendance 61,306

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Minnesota 59% 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 61 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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