Michigan State edges No. 19 Minnesota, 51–17

It was unranked Michigan State taking down the No. 19 team in the AP poll.

It was the biggest of 6 upsets in 2004 Week 8, and the 28th-biggest of the 2004 season. Michigan State pulled off 1 other upset in 2004.

Other upsets in 2004 Week 8

1. No. 23 Texas A&M 36, No. 16 Oklahoma State 20

   No. 23 beat No. 16Recap
   Upset size3.5
2. No. 10 Wisconsin 20, No. 5 Purdue 17

   No. 10 beat No. 5Recap
   Upset size2.5
3. Alabama 27, No. 24 Southern Miss 3

   Unranked beat No. 24Recap
   Upset size1
4. Iowa 33, No. 25 Ohio State 7

   Unranked beat No. 25Recap
   Upset size0.5
5. No. 7 Florida State 36, No. 6 Virginia 3

   No. 7 beat No. 6Recap
   Upset size0.5

Michigan State’s other 2004 upsets

1. Michigan State 49, No. 4 Wisconsin 14

   Week 12Unranked beat No. 4Recap
   Upset size11

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