How To Watch The MN Gophers Take On WI Badgers In Annual Axe Game

MADISON, WI —The Minnesota Golden Gophers will battle the Wisconsin Badgers on Black Friday in college football's oldest and most intense rivalries, as they vie for Paul Bunyan’s Axe and a potential shift in postseason fortunes.

The Badgers, who will host the Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium, are 5-6 and need a victory to become bowl-eligible.

For Minnesota (6-5), the stakes are equally high. Not only are they looking to reclaim the prized trophy, but they also have the chance to end Wisconsin’s 21-year streak of bowl appearances.

The rivalry, which dates back to 1890, holds the distinction of being the longest continuously played in Division I FBS football.

With 117 games behind them, the series stands at a narrow 63–62–8 in favor of the Badgers. On Friday, the Gophers will look to even the score.

The game is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Central Time, and it will be televised nationally on CBS. Radio coverage will be provided by KFAN, bringing the action to fans who can't make it to Madison.