Wisconsin Football: Way-too-early game-by-game predictions for 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 25: T.J. Edwards #53 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates a tackle on third down as quarterback Demry Croft #11 and Donnell Greene #73 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers head back to the bench during the third quarter of the game on November 25, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Badgers defeated the Golden Gophers 31-0. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

It was a disappointing inaugural season for P.J. Fleck at Minnesota in 2017, mustering only five wins and failing to make a bowl game. Fear not for the Gophers and Fleck continues to recruit top talent and will be welcoming in the No. 1 junior college quarterback next season, which will be especially helpful after current quarterback Demry Croft announced he would be transferring schools.

The nation’s longest running rivalry will be back in Madison in 2018 as the Badgers look to win their 15th straight Paul Bunyan’s Axe and continue their domination of the Gophers.

It is uncertain what is in store for the Gophers in 2018 after a rough start to Fleck’s Gophers career, and while Minnesota is always a dark horse to win the West, this regular season finale could mean a lot more than just bragging rights for both teams

It is safe to assume the Gophers will never not beat the Badgers ever again, but to end the streak with Wisconsin peaking in its program right now is a tough task, especially on the road. P.J. Fleck is the right guy for Minnesota at this point and its only a matter of time before this rivalry has national picture implications riding on it.

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Until then, expect the Badgers offense to steamroll the Gophers like they did last season. Minnesota might get a few scores, but the Badgers should be fine in this one as they head towards a spot in the Big Ten Championship.

Final Score: Minnesota 14, Wisconsin 31 (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten)

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