The Minnesota vs. Wisconsin football rivalry features a unique post-game tradition: the winning team hoists Paul Bunyans Axe and pretends to chop down a goalpost. This tradition, along with other colorful rivalry trophies like the Little Brown Jug and Floyd of Rosedale, adds a quirky touch to the long-standing competition. These trophies, often with fascinating backstories, serve as powerful visual symbols of pride and bragging rights, fueling the intensity of these historic matchups.

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