Minnesota at Wisconsin RV
The Paul Bunyan's Axe, Minnesota at Wisconsin, kicks off Friday, Nov 27 at 7:30 PM EST on NBC. The Gotta See It Meter calls it worth having on: 33 of 100 (I'll Bite), mostly on power-conference matchup and rivalry: Paul Bunyan's Axe.
- Date
- Friday, Nov 27, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- NBC · Antenna · Peacock
- Venue
- Camp Randall Stadium
- City
- Madison, WI
- Week
- Week 13
- Conference game
- Yes
- Rivalry
- Paul Bunyan's Axe
I'll Bite
Minnesota4–2
Wvs Eastern Illinois59–7
Lvs Miss State13–38
Wvs Akron41–7
Wat Washington27–24
Wvs Michigan20–14
Lat Purdue13–41
at Wisconsin
Nothing since.
Wisconsin4–2
Lvs Notre Dame13–41
Wvs Western Illinois36–9
Wvs E. Michigan54–10
Wat Penn State24–20
Wvs Mich. State31–3
Lat UCLA7–17
vs Minnesota
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 56.3 points a game and Minnesota plays fast — 64.0 snaps a game, 105th nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged an 11.6-point margin.
PaceSnailBoth Snail
SeriesSplit Decisionavg margin 11.6 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Minnesota | Wisconsin | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 28.873rd | 27.581st | |
| Points allowed | 21.854th | 16.724th | |
| Yards per play | 5.3105th | 5.963rd | |
| Yards allowed per play | 4.935th | 4.26th | |
| Plays per game | 64.0105th | 59.8130th | |
| Turnover margin | +162nd | 071st | |
| 3rd down conversion | 37.3%87th | 42.3%54th |
More stats +11
| Minnesota | Wisconsin | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 104.8131st | 152.280th | |
| Passing yards per game | 236.562nd | 199.7101st | |
| QB completion rate | 65.4%49th | 54.7%128th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 6.9100th | 7.569th | |
| O-line rank | 102ndline yards · sack rate | 33rdline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 16thstuff rate · havoc | 119thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1453rd | 8118th | |
| Interceptions | 472nd | 550th | |
| Forced fumbles | 438th | 1121st | |
| Penalties per game | 5.738th | 6.879th | |
| Time of possession | 32:4721st | 27:41121st |
The series
Minnesota leads 4–1 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Minnesota 17–7 | 10 |
| 2024 | Minnesota 24–7 | 17 |
| 2023 | Wisconsin 28–14 | 14 |
| 2022 | Minnesota 23–16 | 7 |
| 2021 | Minnesota 23–13 | 10 |
How to watch
| Network | NBC |
|---|---|
| Stream | Antenna · Peacock |
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM EST |
| Where | Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI |
What the Meter sees
| Power-conference matchupTwo of the big four on the same field — the bump, plus the floor every power-conference team carries | +14.0 |
|---|---|
| Rivalry: Paul Bunyan's AxeThey do not like each other, and they never have | +8.0 |
| Where it's onNBC — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +6.0 |
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 33 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Minnesota vs Wisconsin start?
- Friday, Nov 27 at 7:30 PM EST.
- What channel is Minnesota vs Wisconsin on?
- NBC.
- How can I stream Minnesota vs Wisconsin?
- Streaming on Peacock.
- Is Minnesota vs Wisconsin a rivalry game?
- Yes. It's the Paul Bunyan's Axe.