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Vanderbilt Stuns NC State with Last-Second TD
19 Sep
Summary
- NC State quarterback fumbled backwards into the end zone.
- Vanderbilt recovered the fumble for a game-winning touchdown.
- Vanderbilt won 35-31 after trailing significantly earlier.
Vanderbilt staged a dramatic comeback to defeat NC State 35-31 in a college football game that concluded with an astonishing play. Leading by three points with only six seconds left, NC State quarterback CJ Bailey was directed to run backward into his own end zone to run out the clock. However, Bailey fumbled the ball in the end zone, and Vanderbilt's Cayden Daniels recovered it for a game-winning touchdown.
The incredible finish overshadowed an otherwise hard-fought game where Vanderbilt trailed 17-0 and overcame three turnovers and 13 penalties. The Commodores scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to close the gap. The pivotal moment came after an NC State interception gave them possession near their own goal line, leading to the fatal fumble. Vanderbilt's victory improves their record to 3-0, despite a challenging performance in terms of turnovers and penalties. The team's resilience and ability to capitalize on the opponent's critical error in the final seconds secured a memorable win.
