GENARO C. ARMAS
Minnesota wide receiver Demetrius Douglas out runs Wisconsin safety Seth Currens on a punt return for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Gophers take back Axe, beat Wisconsin 37-15

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 24, 2018 06:57 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The giddy Minnesota players ran one way down the field, with one

Axe to grind: Gophers and Badgers renew Midwest grudge match

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 23, 2018 03:00 AM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — If given the chance to deliver an inspirational talk to

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Purdue linebacker Garrett Hudson (16) and cornerback Antonio Blackmon (14) celebrate with the Old Oaken Bucket after defeating Indiana 31-24 in an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. The last week of the regular season in the Big Ten means a slate of rivalry games. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Young and old, rivalry games remain important in Big Ten

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 22, 2018 02:08 AM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Barry Alvarez was pacing the sideline as coach the last time

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) breaks the tackle of Purdue safety Navon Mosley (27) on his way to scoring a game-winning touchdown during overtime of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. The sophomore is a finalist for a second straight year for the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation’s best running back. He’s 131 yards short of his first 2,000-yard season as the Badgers get ready to play Minnesota this weekend in the annual rivalry game for Paul Bunyan’s Axe. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor toughs it out

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 20, 2018 02:43 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — All the carries were starting to get to Wisconsin's' Jonathan

In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Beau Benzschawel blocks during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Badgers' blockers open holes, then enjoy watching Taylor

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 07, 2018 01:56 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor can go pretty much anywhere at any time when he

Rutgers's Kiy Hester stops Wisconsin's Jake Ferguson after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin runs away from Rutgers 31-17, Taylor with 3 TDs

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 03, 2018 03:18 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The play was supposed to go one way at the line of scrimmage.

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018 file photo Rutgers head coach Chris Ash looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers faces Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Edwards, Connelly look to steady Wisconsin D against Rutgers

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 02, 2018 11:58 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The rocks in the middle of the Wisconsin defense have had to

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown as Wisconsin linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (17) looks down at the ground during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Beat-up Wisconsin needs help to get back atop Big Ten West

By Genaro C. Armas Oct. 29, 2018 03:49 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin will need some help to make November a month to

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2018 file photo, Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor, left, makes a reception between Western Kentucky's Ta'Corian Darden and Devon Key (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Taylor is off to a fast start for the sixth-ranked Wisconsin Badgers as they get ready to play BYU this weekend. Taylor had a career-high 134 yards with a touchdown on five catches last week against New Mexico. He has carried the load at the wideout position at a time when the receiving corps was thinned out by suspensions to Quintez Cephus and Danny Davis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Receiver A.J. Taylor off to fast start for No. 6 Wisconsin

By Genaro C. Armas Sep. 13, 2018 12:44 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin receiver A.J. Taylor has the athleticism and smarts to

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 45-14. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Taylor scores 3 TDs, No. 5 Wisconsin beats New Mexico 45-14

By Genaro C. Armas Sep. 08, 2018 12:32 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor needed extra time to rest and regroup after a