Minnesota Vs. Wisconsin - Axe Week - Media Predictions

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Gophers on SI takes Minnesota, 18-15
Minnesota has severely struggled against the pass in all of its games against Power Conference opponents outside of the Nebraska and Iowa showdowns. Facing a team like Wisconsin could be exactly what this struggling defense needs.

Drake Lindsey looked like he had re-found some confidence last week against Northwestern, and I think Minnesota's offense could have some success against the Badgers. These are two evenly matched teams and a huge game for both sides, despite less-than-stellar records.

I expect the Gophers to do just enough to finish the 2025 regular-season with a win over their rival.

College Football News picks Minnesota, 16-13
The Gophers' best quarter is the second, scoring 105 points so far this year.

It won't be anything pretty early on. If you enjoy points, this won't be for you.

Both teams will trade punts, and all efforts by Minnesota to come up with a few crisp early drives will go wrong.

It'll come down to a quirky play and several late defensive stops, but Minnesota's run defense will hold up enough to keep the Axe.

KNUP Sports goes with Minnesota, 27-17
Minnesota comes into this game with a strong home record of 6-0, demonstrating their reliability at Huntington Bank Stadium. Their track record as a favorite is equally impressive, winning 11 out of their last 13 games. This consistency at home gives them a favorable edge against Wisconsin.

Wisconsin has struggled on the road this season, with a 0-4 record, suggesting they might face challenges in Minneapolis. The Badgers’ offensive struggles, ranking low in both passing and rushing yards, further diminish their chances of covering the spread.

Minnesota’s defense, ranked high in sacks and interceptions, can capitalize on Wisconsin’s weaknesses.
 





Gophers7NatTitlesBadgers0 said:
Let's hope they see something that many here are missing, self included.
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Sconnie has played better of late and their D looks solid but their offense is not good. IF (and it is a massive massive IF after last week) our defense can play well we should be able to scrape together enough points to get the W.
 


Picks and Parlays sides with Minnesota, 28-17
Minnesota is a better team in this matchup and will finish the season on a high note with a win against Wisconsin. Look for the Golden Gophers to do the work on both sides of the ball against a lackluster team, leading to a victory. Take Minnesota this week to get the win and cover at home as they pick up their seventh victory of the season to close the year.
 



I hope they can win, but I don't see it. Unless they get up and come out hot just because the fact it's the Badgers.
I believe they(Badgers) are a better team and if we had played their schedule this season, our record would be similar or maybe even worse.

Hate to be so negative, but.....

Hope I'm wrong but I see it as WI-35, MN-14. They likely murder us, steal the axe, get momentum going into the offseason. Meanwhile, we go to a bowl game that shouldn't even exist, play a team that should be in division 2, beat them 21-17 and celebrate PJ's bowl record.
 

I don't blame people for picking Wisconsin but LOL at predictions of 35 plus points. Carter Smith has more rushing attempts than passing attempts. This is a slightly better version of who we saw in week one in Buffalo, strong front seven that's suspectable through the air and an offense that needs smoke and mirrors to be explosive. They'll probably connect one and a couple field goals this should be a 24-13 win in similar fashion
 

Go Gophs said:
I hope they can win, but I don't see it. Unless they get up and come out hot just because the fact it's the Badgers.
I believe they(Badgers) are a better team and if we had played their schedule this season, our record would be similar or maybe even worse.

Hate to be so negative, but.....

Hope I'm wrong but I see it as WI-35, MN-14. They likely murder us, steal the axe, get momentum going into the offseason. Meanwhile, we go to a bowl game that shouldn't even exist, play a team that should be in division 2, beat them 21-17 and celebrate PJ's bowl record.
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The Deliberate Stranger said:
I don't blame people for picking Wisconsin but LOL at predictions of 35 plus points. Carter Smith has more rushing attempts than passing attempts. This is a slightly better version of who we saw in week one in Buffalo, strong front seven that's suspectable through the air and an offense that needs smoke and mirrors to be explosive. They'll probably connect one and a couple field goals this should be a 24-13 win in similar fashion
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Gopher defense is that bad thats why you're seeing 35 plus points.
 

Pick Dawgz sees a Minnesota win
I’m not running to the window to back either of these underachieving teams that can’t string together offense. However, somebody has to win. If forced to pick, I’d lean Minnesota at home on senior night with 25 seniors.

Wisconsin hasn’t won back-to-back games since the first two weeks of the season, and it hasn’t won a road game since October of last year. Minnesota hasn’t lost at home this season. Pick ’em spot between two bad teams, I’ll give the edge to the Gophers at home.

Cappers Picks sides with Minnesota, 21-14
Given Minnesota’s perfect home record this season, they have a strong chance to secure a win. Additionally, Wisconsin has struggled on the road, which makes Minnesota the safer pick.
 


I think it will be a close game decided by one score. Feels like a game one team is going to lose it more than the other team wins it. I’ll go Gophers 13, Wisconsin 10.

For next season, who needs this win more for momentum purposes? PJ or Fickell?

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