The best football teams in University of Wisconsin program history have signature moments.
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Wisconsin's Jeff Duckworth makes a reception against Michigan State during the 2011 Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis.
MICHAEL CONROY, Associated Press
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Wisconsin running back Montee Ball dives into the end zone of a touchdown against Nebraska during the 2012 Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis.
AJ MAST, Associated Press
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Dejected Minnesota fans watch as Wisconsin's Jason Pociask carries the Paul Bunyan Axe after the Badgers defeated Minnesota in their 2005 game in Minneapolis.
JIM MONE, Associated Press
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Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins is tackled by Wisconsin's T.J. Edwards during the 2017 Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis.
MICHAEL CONROY, Associated Press
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Wisconsin fans swarm the Camp Randall Stadium field after the Badgers defeated No. 1 Ohio State in their 2010 game in Madison.
CRAIG SCHREINER, State Journal archives
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