White tramples Minnesota in 38-13 win by Wisconsin

By Dave Campbell

Associated Press

Published: Saturday, Oct. 20 2012 1:25 p.m. MDT

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Wisconsin running back James White (20) scores on a 14-yard touchdown against Minnesota defensive back Cedric Thompson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in Madison, Wis.

Andy Manis, Associated Press

Summary

James White raced 15 times through Minnesota's defense for 175 yards rushing and three touchdowns, carrying Wisconsin to a 38-13 victory over Minnesota on Saturday, the ninth straight time the Badgers have beaten the Gophers to keep Paul Bunyan's Axe.

MADISON, Wis. — James White raced 15 times through Minnesota's defense for 175 yards rushing and three touchdowns, carrying Wisconsin to a 38-13 victory over Minnesota on Saturday, the ninth straight time the Badgers have beaten the Gophers to keep Paul Bunyan's Axe.

Montee Ball let his partner steal the show for most of the afternoon but still muscled his way for 166 yards on 24 attempts and two fourth-quarter scores to put the game out of reach and push the Badgers (6-2, 3-1 Big Ten) to their 21st win in a row at Camp Randall Stadium. That matches LSU for the longest current streak in major college football.

Freshman Philip Nelson was the surprise starting quarterback for the Gophers (4-3, 0-3). He threw two touchdown passes, but the Badgers turned one interception into a third-quarter field goal. Three plays after the second pick, Ball scored his second touchdown.

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