Nebraska edges No. 23 Iowa State, 27–20

It was unranked Nebraska taking down the No. 23 team in the AP poll.

It was the 5th-biggest of 5 upsets in 2005 Week 5, and the 51st-biggest of the 2005 season. Nebraska pulled off 1 other upset in 2005.

Other upsets in 2005 Week 5

1. Michigan 34, No. 11 Michigan State 31

   Unranked beat No. 11Recap
   Upset size7.5
2. No. 15 Alabama 31, No. 5 Florida 3

   No. 15 beat No. 5Recap
   Upset size5
3. Penn State 44, No. 18 Minnesota 14

   Unranked beat No. 18Recap
   Upset size4
4. Maryland 45, No. 19 Virginia 33

   Unranked beat No. 19Recap
   Upset size3.5

Nebraska’s other 2005 upsets

1. Nebraska 32, No. 20 Michigan 28

   BowlUnranked beat No. 20Recap
   Upset size3

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