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The Paul Bunyan Axe was created by the Wisconsin letterwinners' organization (the National W Club) and would be instituted as the trophy in the series in 1948. The scores of each game are recorded on the axe's handle, which is 6 feet long. A new axe was created in 2000. The original axe was donated to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003. [12]
Wisconsin was an 8 1 ⁄ 2 point favorite to start the game. [1] This was the fifth meeting between the schools, with Wisconsin leading the all-time series 4–1. The most recent meeting was on August 31, 2000, where the Badgers defeated the Broncos by a score of 19–7. [2] This was the first Cotton Bowl for both teams.
On October 15, 1927, Michigan defeated Wisconsin by a 14–0 score. Michigan's touchdowns were scored by fullback George Rich and left halfback Louis Gilbert. Rich's touchdown came in the second quarter after quarterback Leo Hoffman advanced the ball 26 yards to the one-foot line on a "triple pass". [12]
The Super Bowl — the NFL's championship game — pits the winner of the American Football Conference against the winner of the National Football Conference, with the victor receiving the Vince ...
On their second attempt, the ball sailed over the head of the intended target in the back of the endzone. The Badgers were unable to regain possession with an onside kick, ending the game. Their 20-point comeback was the second largest comeback in Michigan football history (the largest was a 21-point comeback victory at Minnesota in 2003).
WISCONSIN 28, WESTERN MICHIGAN 14, 3:17/4th. Wisconsin on the precipice of another score. The offense has moved very fluidly following the stop at midfield, and Wisconsin will have the ball 1st ...
Michigan State 2 – 6 5 – 6 ... 2000 Wisconsin Badgers football team roster Players Coaches Offense. Pos. # ... NFL club: Jamar Fletcher: Cornerback: 1: 26: Miami ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 February 2025. Football team of the University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines football 2025 Michigan Wolverines football team First season 1879 ; 146 years ago Athletic director Warde Manuel Head coach Sherrone Moore 2nd season, 9–5 (.643) Stadium Michigan Stadium (capacity: 107,601) Year built ...