Progress for Minnesota gets big boost from Paul Bunyan's Axe

Minnesota running back Bryce Williams (21) runs for a touchdown against Wisconsin safety D'Cota Dixon (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota won 37-15. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Minnesota linebacker Julian Huff (20) tackles Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) behind the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota won 37-15. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) runs against Wisconsin linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota won 37-15. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Minnesota players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe trophy after beating Wisconsin 37-15 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Minnesota players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe trophy after beating Wisconsin 37-15 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)