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NC State lost 35-31 to Vanderbilt after quarterback CJ Bailey fumbled in the end zone during a planned intentional safety with one second left. Head coach Dave Doeren defended the risky strategy, citing clock management, while facing calls for his dismissal. The team prepares to host App State, seeking to bounce back from a historic upset.
NC State quarterback CJ Bailey fumbled in the end zone while attempting an intentional safety with six seconds left, allowing Vanderbilt to recover the ball for a touchdown and win 35-31. The blunder ended a 17-point deficit for Vanderbilt and marked a historic comeback victory for the Commodores.
Vanderbilt defeated NC State 35-31 on Saturday after recovering a fumbled intentional safety with one second remaining. NC State led by 17 points in the second half but failed to drain the clock, allowing Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis to lead a late comeback. The game ended when NC State quarterback CJ Bailey was stripped by Vanderbilt edge rusher Miles Capers, and cornerback Cayden Daniels recovered the ball in the end zone. This marked Vanderbilt's first lead of the game and improved their record to 3-0, while NC State dropped to 1-2.
Vanderbilt defeated NC State 35-31 in a Week 3 upset, sealing the win with a last-second fumble recovery after NC State attempted a safety play to preserve a three-point lead.
NC State lost its season opener 34-8 to Virginia on August 29, 2026, at Scott Stadium. The Wolfpack’s offense was limited to 84 passing yards and 76 rushing yards, while Virginia’s defense forced two early turnovers. Virginia’s quarterback, Beau Pribula, rushed for 110 yards, a key factor in the dominant performance. NC State did not score until the third quarter, and the game was decided by a 23-play, 12-minute Virginia scoring drive in the fourth quarter.
NC State suffered a 34-8 defeat to Virginia in their 2026 season opener, marking a significant downturn for the Wolfpack. Quarterback CJ Bailey posted career-low statistics, including 84 passing yards and a 74.2 efficiency rating, while Virginia’s new quarterback Beau Pribula led a dominant rushing attack. The loss highlights deep offensive struggles for NC State, who failed to generate momentum despite a favorable betting line, raising concerns about their coaching and personnel readiness for the upcoming season.