Overview
- Defensive back John Nestor delivered two interceptions and a fumble recovery, with a 68-yard return setting up the only second-half touchdown.
- Darius Taylor broke a 49-yard scoring run and finished with 100 rushing yards, and Drake Lindsey found Jameson Geers for a 13-yard TD.
- Minnesota committed no turnovers and controlled field position in snowy, windy conditions, consistently pinning Wisconsin deep and converting key third downs.
- Wisconsin rotated quarterbacks, starting freshman Carter Smith before turning to Hunter Simmons after halftime; Simmons went 12-of-19 for 162 yards with two interceptions as the Badgers managed one TD.
- The Gophers improved to 7-5 and now lead the series 64-63-8, while Wisconsin fell to 4-8, missed a bowl for a second straight year, and faces renewed scrutiny of the program.