Michigan State edges No. 19 Minnesota, 51–17

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

All 2004 Week 8 upsets, biggest first

Upset size is the points the winner overcame on the closing line plus a bonus for beating a ranked team. How it’s scored

1. Michigan State 51, No. 19 Minnesota 17

   Unranked beat No. 19Recap
   Upset size3.5
2. No. 23 Texas A&M 36, No. 16 Oklahoma State 20

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

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

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

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

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