North Carolina edges No. 23 Virginia, 7–5

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

It was the 2nd-biggest of 2 upsets in 2005 Week 8, and the 47th-biggest of the 2005 season. North Carolina pulled off 1 other upset in 2005.

Other upsets in 2005 Week 8

1. Northwestern 49, No. 22 Michigan State 14

   Unranked beat No. 22Recap
   Upset size2

North Carolina’s other 2005 upsets

1. North Carolina 16, No. 19 Boston College 14

   Week 10Unranked beat No. 19Recap
   Upset size3.5

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