North Carolina upsets No. 14 Virginia Tech, 20–17

It was unranked North Carolina taking down the No. 14 team in the AP poll.

It was the biggest of 5 upsets in 2009 Week 9, and the 21st-biggest of the 2009 season. North Carolina pulled off 1 other upset in 2009.

Other upsets in 2009 Week 9

1. South Florida 30, No. 20 West Virginia 19

   Unranked beat No. 20Recap
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2. No. 10 Oregon 47, No. 4 USC 20

   No. 10 beat No. 4Recap
   Upset size3
3. Tennessee 31, No. 21 South Carolina 13

   Unranked beat No. 21Recap
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4. Auburn 33, No. 24 Ole Miss 20

   Unranked beat No. 24Recap
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North Carolina’s other 2009 upsets

1. North Carolina 33, No. 12 Miami 24

   Week 11Unranked beat No. 12Recap
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