Max Brosmer leads Minnesota to a decisive win against Wisconsin

On Friday, November 29, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin, Max Brosmer played a crucial role in Minnesota's victory over Wisconsin with a score of 24-7. He successfully passed for two touchdowns and added another rushing touchdown, showcasing his versatile skills on the field. Minnesota recovered possession of Paul Bunyan’s Axe, a trophy that symbolizes the rivalry between the two schools and is highly coveted by the teams. This win was significant for Minnesota, finishing their season with a 7-5 record and a 5-4 mark in the Big Ten Conference. In contrast, Wisconsin's rough season continued, as they could not secure a win for five consecutive games, a streak that marks their first since 1991. The Badgers concluded their season with a disappointing 5-7 record and a 3-4 record in the conference. This loss has put Wisconsin's long-standing bowl appearance streak of 22 seasons in jeopardy, as they will now have to wait to see if any bowl spots are available for teams with losing records. Throughout the game, Brosmer demonstrated confidence and control, executing significant plays. He completed 17 out of 26 passes for a total of 191 yards, maintaining a clean record with no interceptions. Wide receiver Daniel Jackson was instrumental as well, recording six receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown, contributing to his career total of 2,685 receiving yards, which placed him in the fourth position on Minnesota's all-time receiving yards list. Meanwhile, Wisconsin's offense struggled, amassing only 43 total yards in the first half. They scored their only touchdown late in the third quarter through a 15-yard pass from Braedyn Locke to Vinny Anthony. With the defeat, Wisconsin has raised concerns about their future appearance in bowl games, especially with the existing streak being the third-longest among FBS teams.