Northwestern edges No. 22 Michigan State, 49–14

It was unranked Northwestern taking down the No. 22 team in the AP poll.

It was the biggest of 2 upsets in 2005 Week 8, and the 44th-biggest of the 2005 season. Northwestern pulled off 1 other upset in 2005.

Other upsets in 2005 Week 8

1. North Carolina 7, No. 23 Virginia 5

   Unranked beat No. 23Recap
   Upset size1.5

Northwestern’s other 2005 upsets

1. Northwestern 51, No. 14 Wisconsin 48

   Week 6Unranked beat No. 14Recap
   Upset size6

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