Ep. 13: Badgers Play for Paul Bunyan’s Axe & Bowl Berth vs Minnesota + Ben Strickland Joins! - 11.26.24

The Wisconsin Badgers have one game left to secure bowl eligibility after losing 44-25 to Nebraska. They're also playing to keep Paul Bunyan's Axe in the trophy game against Minnesota. Can the 5-6 Badgers keep their 22-year bowl streak alive, and how important is this game for Luke Fickell going into this offseason and beyond? Former Badgers player and DB coach, Ben Strickland, joins to talk about the Axe game versus Minnesota, his legendary moment against the Gophers in 2005, the current state of the Badgers program, in-state recruiting for high school coaches, and acknowledging the past while embracing the future for Wisconsin football! Also, the Badgers gained a commitment from four-star QB recruit Carter Smith. What does his commitment signal for the future of the Badgers' offense?