Wisconsin at Minnesota

Saturday, November 22, 1969. Minnesota kept Paul Bunyan’s Axe

Minnesota beat Wisconsin 35–⁠10. It was their 79th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 42–⁠27–⁠8 in the games on file.

AwayWisconsin3–⁠7 in 1969
10
HomeMinnesota4–⁠5–⁠1 in 1969
35

FinalHigh 35°F, low 23°FAttendance 40,458

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Minnesota 79% 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 56 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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