Live-Blogging Shish on College Football: Big Ten Football-Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota Golden Gophers 11/27/2021

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​Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Football’. This Afternoon, it is a Big Ten Western Division Showdown, between Wisconsin Badgers and Minnesota Golden Gophers.
 
This game is a rivalry game, where the winner of this game wins the Paul Bunyan Axe. It is the tradition between these two schools, that dates to 1948. The Badgers have won the last two games, in this rivalry.
 
But this game is also important for Wisconsin. As a win today, will also give them the Big Ten West Division and trip to Indianapolis, to play in the Big Ten Championship Game. If they lose this game, then Iowa will be heading to Indiana on Saturday.
 
For the Gophers, it is about getting back the Axe. As they will finish at best 2nd in the Big Ten West.
 
Badgers are led by Sophomore Quarterback Graham Mertz in passing. Braelon Allen is Wisconsin’s leading rusher. And Danny Davis, III leads the Madison University’s Football Program in receiving.
 
As for Minnesota, they are led by Tanner Morgan in passing. Their leading rusher is Ky Thomas. And Chris Autman-Bell leads the Minneapolis School’s Football Program in receiving.
 
Statistically, Badgers move the ball at 390.6 YPG (161.3 through the air and 229.4 on the ground). Defensively, they yield 237.7 YPG (173.5 through the air and 64.3 on the ground).
 
For Minnesota, they move the ball at 368.1 YPG (163.5 through the air and 204.6 on the ground). Defensively, they yield 289.5 YPG (185.9 through the air and 103.6 on the ground).
 
It is Wisconsin Badgers and Minnesota Golden Gophers for the Paul Bunyan Axe, coming up shortly.

Badgers are in their road white uniforms. While Gophers are in their maroon uniforms. 

1st Quarter:
Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession (From Right to Left):
15:00: Van Dyke kicks the ball to Gophers, for a touchback. Ball on MINN 25. 1st & 10.
14:54: Morgan throws a completed pass to Autman-Bell, who is down at MINN 35. 1st & 10.
14:54: TARGETING REVIEW: Officials reviewing the call on the field. Targeting against Collin Wilder. Call Stands. Ball on Midfield. Wilder is ejected for targeting. 1st & 10.
14:37: Thomas runs the ball to WISC 46. 2nd & 6.
14:07: Morgan runs the ball to WISC 45. 3rd & 5.
13:22: Morgan runs the ball to WISC 39. 1st & 10.
12:44: Erving runs the ball to WISC 36. 2nd & 7.
12:05: Thomas runs the ball to WISC 35. 3rd & 6.
11:28: Morgan throws a completed pass to Browne-Stephens at WISC 27. 1st & 10.
10:58: Thomas runs the ball to WISC 26. 2nd & 9.
10:15: Morgan throws a completed pass to Jackson, who is down at WISC 19. 3rd & 2.
9:30: Thomas runs the ball to WISC 17. 1st & 10.
8:51: Erving runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
8:12: Morgan throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
8:05: Morgan throws a completed pass to Spann-Ford, who is down at WISC 11. 4th & 4.
7:29: FIELD GOAL: Trickett kicks a 28-yard FG. WISC 0, MINN 3

Wisconsin Badgers Possession (From Left to Right):
​7:22: Trickett kicks the ball to Bracey, who moves the ball to . PENALTY: Holding against Badgers. Ball on WISC 8. 1st & 10.
7:15: Mertz throws a completed pass to Davis, who goes ob at WISC 25. 1st & 10.
6:49: Allen runs the ball to WISC 28. 2nd & 7.
6:00: Mertz throws a completed pass to Davis, who is down at WISC 35. 3rd & Inches.
5:30: Allen runs the ball for a 1st Down at WISC 35. 1st & 10.
5:09: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing the spot of the ball. Ball on WISC 35. Spot stands.
4:52: Allen runs the ball to MINN 49. PENALTY: Holding against Badgers. Ball on WISC 25. 1st & 20.
4:20: Mertz throws a completed pass to Pryor, who goes ob at WISC 29. 2nd & 16.
3:37: Mertz throws a completed pass to Pryor, who is down at WISC 40. 3rd & 5.
3:01: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Roughing the Passer against Gophers. Ball on MINN 45. 1st & 10.
2:51: Mertz throws a completed pass to Allen, who is down at MINN 43. 2nd & 8.
2:08: Allen runs the ball to MINN 36. 3rd & 1.
1:30: Allen runs the ball to MINN 34. 1st & 10.
:55: Allen runs the ball to MINN 31. 2nd & 7.
:17: Mertz throws a completed pass to Dike, who is down at MINN 15. 1st & 10.
:00: The End of 1st Quarter.

End of 1st Quarter:
WISC 0, MINN 3

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2nd Quarter:
Wisconsin Badgers Possession (From Right to Left):
​15:00: BADGERS TIMEOUT #1: WISC 0, MINN 3
14:54: Allen runs the ball to MINN 14. 2nd & 9.
14:15: Mertz gets sacked at MINN 19. PENALTY: Holding against Gophers. Ball on MINN 6. 2nd & 3.
13:48: Allen runs the ball. PENALTY: Illegal Formation against Badgers. Ball on MINN 11. 2nd & 8.
13:20: Mertz throws a completed pass to Allen, who is down at MINN 6. 3rd & 3.
12:41: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 3.
12:37: FIELD GOAL: Larsh kicks a 25-yard FG. WISC 3, MINN 3

Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession (From Left to Right):
​12:30: Larsh kicks the ball to Howard, who moves the ball to MIN 23. 1st & 10.
12:22: PICK-SIX: Morgan throws a pick-six to Scott Nelson. Larsh kicks PAT. WISC 10, MINN 3

Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession:
​12:16: Larsh kicks the ball to Irving, who moves the ball to MINN 34. 1st & 10.
12:09: Thomas runs the ball to MINN 35. 2nd & 9.
11:28: Morgan throws a completed pass to Erving, who moves the ball to WISC 29. 1st & 10.
10:58: Erving runs the ball to WISC 20. 2nd & 1.
10:30: Erving runs the ball to WISC 16. 1st & 10.
9:52: Thomas runs the ball to WISC 15 2nd & 9.
9:07: Thomas runs the ball to WISC 13. 3rd & u7.
8:23: FIELD GOAL: Trickett kicks a 31-yard FG. WISC 10, MINN 6

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
​8:23: Trickett kicks the ball for a touchback. Ball on WISC 25. 1st & 10.
8:19: PENALTY: False Start against Badgers. Ball on WISC 20. 1st & 15.
8:15: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 15.
8:08: Mertz throws a completed pass to Allen, who is down at WISC 23. 3rd & 1.
7:29: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Pass Interference against Gophers. Ball on WISC 38. 1st & 10.
7:22: Allen runs the ball to MINN 48. 1st & 10.
6:44: Allen runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
6:05: Mertz throws a completed pass to Pryor, who is down at MINN 41. 3rd & 3.
5:32: Schipper runs the ball to MINN 37. 1st & 10.
5:02: Allen runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
4:21: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
4:14: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 10.
4:05: Schlichting punts the ball to Annexstad, who calls for a fair catch at MINN 6. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession:
​3:59: Thomas runs the ball to MINN 18. 1st & 10.
3:23: GOLDEN GOPHERS TIMEOUT #1: WISC 10, MINN 6
3:15: Morgan throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
3:07: Morgan throws a completed pass to Jackson, who is down at MINN 36. 1st & 10.
2:41: Thomas runs the ball to MINN 38. 2nd & 8.
2:04: Morgan throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 8.
1:53: Morgan gets sacked at MINN 30. 4th & 16.
1:53: BADGERS TIMEOUT #2: WISC 10, MINN 6
1:45: Crawford punts the ball to Engram, who calls for a fair catch at WISC 23. 1st & 10.

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
1:40: Allen runs the ball for a loss at WISC 21. 2nd & 14.
1:04: Mertz throws a completed pass to Pryor, who is down at WISC 23. 3rd & 12.
1:04: GOPHERS TIMEOUT #2: WISC 10, MINN 6
:55: Mertz throws a completed pass to Ferguson, who is down at WISC 30. 4th & 5.
:55: GOPHERS FINAL TIMEOUT: WISC 10, MINN 6
:41: Vujnovich punts the ball to Annexstad, who lost the ball and recovered. Ball on MINN 17. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession:
:32: Erving runs the ball to MINN 16. 2nd & 11.
:00: The End of 1st Half. Badgers to receive to start the 2nd Half. 

Halftime:
WISC 10, MINN 6

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Mertz (WISC) 11/15, 79 yards
Rushing: Allen (WISC) 10 carries, 29 yards
Receiving: Pryor (WISC) 4 receptions, 25 yards

Halftime Thoughts:
The Scott Nelson pick-six is the difference of this game. 

NCAA FBS Top 25 Scores:

3rd Quarter:
Wisconsin Badgers Possession (From Right to Left):
14:55: Trickett kicks the ball to Bracey, who is down at WISC 18. 1st & 10.
14:48: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
14:43: Allen runs the ball to WISC 20. 3rd & 8.
14:03: INTERCEPTION: Mertz throws an interception by Walley. Ball on WISC 28. 1st & 10.
14:03: TURNOVER REVIEW: Officials reviewing the call on the field. Interception, Gophers Ball. Call Stands. 

Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession (From Left to Right):
13:57: Morgan throws a completed pass to Spann-Ford, who moves the ball to WISC 2. 1st & Goal.
13:24: TOUCHDOWN: Ky Thomas scored on a 2-yard TD run. Trickett kicks PAT. WISC 10, MINN 13

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
​​13:24: Trickett kicks the ball to Badgers Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on WISC 25. 1st & 10.
13:18: Davis runs the ball to WISC 26. 2nd & 9.
12:40: Allen runs the ball to WISC 29. 3rd & 6.
11:54: Mertz throws a completed pass to Schipper, who is down at WISC 45. 1st & 10.
11:23: Mertz throws a completed pass to Davis, who goes ob at MINN 41. 1st & 10.
10:45: Mertz throws a completed pass to Allen, who is down at MINN 39. 2nd & 8.
10:04: Allen runs the ball for a loss at MINN 40. 3rd & 9.
9:22: Mertz draws a pass interference against Gophers. Ball on MINN 25. 1st & 10.
9:15: Allen runs the ball to MINN 13. 1st & 10.
8:42: Allen runs the ball to MINN 8. 2nd & 5.
8:05: GOPHERS TIMEOUT #1: WISC 10, MINN 13
7:59: Allen runs the ball to MINN 11. 3rd & 7.
7:12: Mertz throws a completed pass to Ferguson, who is down at MINN 10. 4th & 6.
6:35: FIELD GOAL: Larsh kicks a 27-yard FG. WISC 13, MINN 13

Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession:
​6:27: Larsh kicks the ball to Erving, who moves the ball to MINN 26. 1st & 10.
6:22: Thomas runs the ball to MINN 34. 2nd & 2.
5:45: Thomas runs the ball to MINN 36. 1st & 10.
5:08: Thomas runs the ball to MINN 40. 2nd & 6.
4:30: Morgan gets sacked by Benton at MINN 36. 3rd & 10.
3:42: Morgan throws a completed pass to Wright, who is down at WISC 35. 1st & 10.
3:13: Erving runs the ball to WISC 33. 2nd & 8.
2:29: Morgan draws a pass interference. Ball on WISC 17. 1st & 10.
2:22: Erving runs the ball. PENALTY: Holding against Gophers. Ball on WISC 27. 1st & 20.
1:56: TOUCHDOWN: Morgan throws a 27-yard TD pass to Chris Autman-Bell. Trickett kicks PAT. WISC 13, MINN 20

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
​1:56: Trickett kicks the ball to Badgers Endzone for a touchback. Ball on WISC 25. 1st & 10.
1:50: Allen runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
1:10: Mertz throws a completed pass to Pryor, who goes ob at WISC 33. 3rd & 2.
:29: BADGERS TIMEOUT #1: WISC 13, MINN 20
:24: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 2.
:17: Vujnovich punts the ball to Annexstad, who calls for a fair catch at MINN 26. 2nd & 10.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession:
:12: Thomas runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
WISC 13, MINN 20

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4th Quarter:
Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:51: Morgan gets sacked at MINN 18. 3rd & 18.
14:08: Irving runs the ball to MINN 28. 4th & 8.
13:27: Crawford punts the ball to Engram, who calls for a fair catch at WISC 32. 1st & 10.

Wisconsin Badgers Possession (From Left to Right):
13:19: Mertz draws a pass interference. Ball on WISC 47. 1st & 10.
13:12: Mertz throws a completed pass to Davis, who goes ob at MINN 42. 1st & 10.
12:44: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
12:37: Mertz throws a completed pass to Davis, who is down at MINN 30. 1st & 10.
12:02: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
11:55: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
11:50: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 10.
11:44: Larsh missed a 48-yard FG. Gophers Ball. Ball on MINN 30. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession:
​11:38: Irving runs the ball to MIN 32. 2nd & 8.
10:54: Morgan throws a completed pass to Spann-Ford, who moves the ball to WISC 38. 1st & 10.
10:17: Thomas runs the ball to WISC 36. 2nd & 8.
9:32: Irving runs the ball to WISC 29. 3rd & 1.
8:50: Thomas runs the ball to WISC 27. 1st & 10.
8:09: Irving runs the ball to WISC 22. 2nd & 5.
8:05: INJURY TIMEOUT: WISC 13, MINN 20
7:37: Irving runs the ball to WISC 21. 3rd & 4.
6:51: Thomas runs the ball to WISC 18. 4th & 1.
6:08: FIELD GOAL: Trickett kicks a 35-yard FG. WISC 13, MINN 23

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
​6:00: Trickett kicks the ball to Bracey. PENALTY: Holding against Badgers. Ball on WISC 11. 1st & 10.
5:55: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
5:47: Mertz runs the ball to WISC 17. 3rd & 4.
5:08: Mertz runs the ball to WISC 21. 4th & 1.
4:26: PENALTY: False Start against Badgers. Ball on WISC 16. 4th & 6.
4:20: Mertz throws a completed pass to Ferguson, who is down at WISC 27. 1st & 10.
4:00: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
3:55: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
3;48: Merz throws a completed pass to Schipper, who moves the ball to WISC 33. 4th & 4.
3:21: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. Turnover on Downs. Ball on WISC 33. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession:
3:21: GOPHERS TIMEOUT #2: WISC 13, MINN 23
3:13: Thomas runs the ball to WISC 32. 2nd & 9.
2:28: Irving runs the ball to WISC 31. 3rd & 8.
1:44: Irving runs the ball to WISC 29. 4th & 7. 
1:44: BADGERS FINAL TIMEOUT: WISC 13, MINN 23
1:44: PENALTY: False Start against Gophers. Ball on WISC 34. 4th & 14.
1:33: Crawford punts the ball to WISC 7. 1st & 10.

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
1:26: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
1:20: Mertz throws a completed pass to Ferguson, who moves the ball to WISC 16. 3rd & 1.
:53: Mertz throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 1.
:47: Mertz runs the ball to WISC 18. 1st 7 10.
:45: GOPHERS FINAL TIMEOUT: WISC 13, MINN 23
:45: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials reviewing the spot of the ball. Ball on WISC 18. Call Reversed. Gophers Ball. 1st & 10.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Possession:
:40: Morgan takes a knee. 2nd Down.
:17: Morgan takes a knee to end the game. 
:00: The End of Game. 

Final:
WISC 13, MINN 23
WISC: (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten)
MINN: (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten)

Minnesota Golden Gophers win 2021 Paul Bunyan Axe. 

Final Leaders:
Passing: Morgan (MINN) 10/15, 196 yards, TD, INT
Rushing: Thomas (MINN) 18 carries, 55 yards, TD
Receiving: Autman-Bell (MINN) 2 receptions, 37 yards, TD 

Final Thoughts:
Gophers took over the game, with a 2nd Half sparked by an interception by Justin Walley. They also got touchdowns by Ky Thomas and a Morgan TD pass to Chris Autman-Bell. 

For the Badgers, disappointing loss. Their offense were not able to get into the Gophers Endzone. 

With the Badger loss, Iowa Hawkeyes clinch 2021 Big Ten West Division Championship. And will play Michigan Wolverines, in the 2021 Big Ten Championship Game, Next Saturday.

Both Badgers and Gopher will await to Next Sunday, to find out which bowl they will play.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Junior. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on College Football'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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