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Minnesota chops down Wisconsin 23-13 to take back Axe

Minnesota defeated Wisconsin 23-13 to claim the Axe for just the second time since 2003.
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Minnesota fans reach up toward Paul Bunyan's Ax after Minnesota defeated Wisconsin in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota surged past No. 18 Wisconsin 23-13 to take back Paul Bunyan's Axe and give Iowa the West Division title.

Tanner Morgan overcame an interception that was returned for a first-half touchdown. He led the Gophers on three scoring drives after halftime including a third quarter touchdown pass to Chris Autman-Bell. 

Minnesota hoisted the 73-year-old trophy on its home field for the first time since 2003. 

The Gophers held Braelon Allen to 47 yards on 17 rushes. The standout freshman topped the 100-yard mark in the last seven games, all Badgers wins.

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