Houston edges No. 23 East Carolina, 41–24

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

It was the 7th-biggest of 7 upsets in 2008 Week 5, and the 53rd-biggest of the 2008 season. Houston pulled off 1 other upset in 2008.

Other upsets in 2008 Week 5

1. Oregon State 27, No. 1 USC 21

   Unranked beat No. 1Recap
   Upset size12.5
2. Ole Miss 31, No. 4 Florida 30

   Unranked beat No. 4Recap
   Upset size11
3. Michigan 27, No. 9 Wisconsin 25

   Unranked beat No. 9Recap
   Upset size8.5
4. Navy 24, No. 16 Wake Forest 17

   Unranked beat No. 16Recap
   Upset size5
5. Maryland 20, No. 20 Clemson 17

   Unranked beat No. 20Recap
   Upset size3

Houston’s other 2008 upsets

1. Houston 70, No. 25 Tulsa 30

   Week 12Unranked beat No. 25Recap
   Upset size0.5

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