MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst met with local media members on Monday to wrap up his team's 49-20 win over Purdue and preview their upcoming game against Minnesota, with Paul Bunyan's Axe and an outright Big Ten West title on the line.
ESSENTIALS
Minnesota (8 -3, 5-3 Big Ten) @ No. 5 Wisconsin (9-2, 6-2)
Series: Minnesota leads, 59-58-8
In Madison: Wisconsin leads, 33-22-6
Venue: Camp Randall Stadium -- Madison, Wis.
Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CST
Broadcast: BTN -- Kevin Kugler (Play-by-play) and Matt Millen (Analyst)
Radio: Badger Sports Network
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Senior outside linebacker Vince Biegel on what playing Minnesota means for the Badgers:
"This is the most important game of the season. If we don't take care of our business this week, it could be said that this season would be in vain. Our guys are focused, and it starts today with preparation, breaking down film, and getting our minds right for Saturday."
THE MORE YOU KNOW
The Badgers have just four Minnesota natives on their roster this year: S Keelon Brookins, ILB Ryan Connelly, LS Connor Udelhoven, and OL Patrick Kasl.
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John Veldhuis covers Wisconsin football, basketball and recruiting for BadgerBlitz.com on the Rivals.com network. Follow him on Twitter at @JohnVeldhuis.
