 In 2018, the Gophers defeated the Badgers to reclaim Paul Bunyan's Axe and end a 14 season losing streak.In 2019, the Gophers turned in a historic season, going 11-2 (7-2 in conference play) including a home victory against #4 Penn State 31-26, their first victory over a top 5 team in 20 years.The win also marked the first time since 1904 that the Gophers started out a season 9-0.