The University of Wisconsin football team moved back into the Associated Press Top 25 poll’s top 10 after taking down Minnesota on the road on Saturday.
The Badgers moved up three spots to No. 10 in the poll after dismantling the Gophers 38-17 at TCF Bank Stadium.
UW (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten) will play No. 2 Ohio State (12-0, 9-0) at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis after winning the Big Ten West Division.
The Badgers are one of six Big Ten teams ranked in the poll, including No. 2 Ohio State, No. 12 Penn State, No. 15 Minnesota, No. 17 Michigan and No. 18 Iowa.
Here’s a look at the full poll, with the teams’ previous ranking in parenthesis:
1. LSU 12-0 (1)
2. Ohio State 12-0 (2)
3. Clemson 12-0 (3)
4. Georgia 11-1 (4)
5. Utah 11-1 (6)
6. Oklahoma 11-1 (7)
7. Florida 10-2 (8)
8. Baylor 11-1 (11)
9. Alabama 10-2 (5)
10. Wisconsin 10-2 (13)
11. Auburn 9-3 (16)
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12. Penn State 10-2 (12)
13. Oregon 10-2 (14)
14. Notre Dame 10-2 (15)
15. Minnesota 10-2 (9)
16. Memphis 11-1 (17)
17. Michigan 9-3 (10)
18. Iowa 9-3 (19)
19. Boise State 11-1 (20)
20. Appalachian State 11-1 (22)
21. Cincinnati 10-2 (18)
22. Virginia 9-3 (NR)
23. Navy 9-2 (24)
24. USC 8-4 (25)
25. Air Force 10-2 (NR)
Photos: Wisconsin Badgers take back Paul Bunyan's Axe from Minnesota Golden Gophers
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson (6) jumps up in the air to celebrate with teammate wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) after Bateman scored a touchdown against Wisconsin during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor (3) is knocked down by Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden (23) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) is tackled by Wisconsin cornerback Semar Melvin (20) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Wisconsin running back Bradrick Shaw (7) holds Paul Bunyan's Axe in celebration after Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) holds Paul Bunyan's Axe in celebration after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun (56) holds out Paul Bunyan's Axe for fans to touch after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor, left, celebrates with teammates running back Jonathan Taylor, center, and offensive lineman Logan Bruss, right, after Pryor scored a touchdown against Minnesota during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. Wisconsin won 38-17.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Minnesota linebackers Thomas Barber, left, and Kamal Martin, right, try to tackle Wisconsin fullback Mason Stokke (34) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. Wisconsin won 38-17.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek (37) runs the ball against Minnesota during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. Wisconsin won 38-17.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) falls in the end zone for touchdown against Minnesota linebacker Carter Coughlin (45) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) hands Paul Bunyan's Axe to teammate linebacker Zack Baun (56) after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) looks to handoff the ball to running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. Wisconsin won 38-17.
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Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst watches during an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. Wisconsin won 38-17.
Badgers 38, Golden Gophers 17
Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws the ball before getting hit by Minnesota linebacker Thomas Barber (41) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck hugs defensive back Chris Williamson (6) during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. Wisconsin won 38-17.
