Wisconsin at Minnesota

Saturday, November 20, 1965. Minnesota took Paul Bunyan’s Axe from Wisconsin

Minnesota beat Wisconsin 42–⁠7. It was their 75th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 39–⁠26–⁠8 in the games on file.

AwayWisconsin2–⁠7–⁠1 in 1965
7
HomeMinnesota5–⁠4–⁠1 in 1965
42

FinalHigh 38°F, low 29°FAttendance 50,847

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Our ratings (scores only)

Minnesota 74% 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 60 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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