No. 5 Wisconsin continues to play for an undefeated record and hold out hopes of making it into the College Football Playoff this week but the Badgers are also chasing something pretty important too when they take on Minnesota on Saturday: Paul Bunyan’s Axe. One of the best rivalry trophies in the sport has resided in Madison for the past 13 years but might carry on bigger implications given what’s at stake for the visitors when they arrive in Minneapolis, especially facing off against a Gophers team hoping to make it to a bowl game with another win.
Paul Chryst and company aren’t just treating this as any other Big Ten game however and teaming up with Under Armour to go well beyond ludicrous... and all the way to plaid. Well, “lumberjack plaid” to be precise, as the accents on their uniforms, gloves and shoes will all have a different spin on their normal colors.
It’s Axe Week
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) November 22, 2017
Dress accordingly#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/5DKN59LL6h
Wisconsin playing Minnesota for the Paul Bunyan Ax this week. Elements of Wisconsin uniform will feature lumberjack plaid, including cleats. pic.twitter.com/pY5L56I0Ij
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 22, 2017
While it’s a subtle difference, it is a pretty slick look for the Badgers as they take on their rivals. No word yet on what P.J. Fleck and the home team will break out in response but hopefully they rise to the occasion that the Axe commands.