Who would have thought the Wisconsin Badgers much-maligned running game would come alive against an emotional Minnesota Golden Gophers defense on Senior Day and Paul Bunyan's Axe on the line?
With the offensive line undergoing yet another combination of players, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst may have found a future starting five to keep heading into their bowl game, as UW retained Paul Bunyan's Axe for the 12th straight year in a 31-21 victory at TCF Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
The defense yet again deserves credit for holding an opponent to under 300 total yards, while forcing five turnovers and pressuring Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner all afternoon.