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Vanderbilt completed a dramatic 35-31 comeback win over NC State after the Wolfpack fumbled an intentional safety with one second left. Miles Capers forced the fumble and Cayden Daniels recovered in the end zone, turning a potential NC State victory into a Commodores triumph. Doeren’s punt-timing decision backfired, dropping NC State to 1-2 and sending Vanderbilt to 3-0 with SEC play ahead.
NC State led 31-21 with 6:30 left, but Vanderbilt rallied. With six seconds remaining and NC State facing fourth-and-7 at their own 4, coach Dave Doeren called for a play to burn clock and take an intentional safety; QB CJ Bailey was stripped by Miles Capers and Cayden Daniels returned the fumble for a touchdown with one second left, giving Vanderbilt a 35-31 win. Vanderbilt freshman QB—the No. 1 overall recruit in 2026—threw for 277 yards and three TDs (plus 64 rushing yards) in the comeback as NC State’s late-game gamble backfired.
Akron's fan-turned-Offensive Coordinator for a Game, Marty Whims III, called the opening drive against Robert Morris, but a 3rd-and-5 pass ended in a fumble that RMU recovered; the moment ended in heartbreak, though Akron scored on the next drive.
Virginia Tech's defense shut down Old Dominion, forcing turnovers and keeping the Monarchs from sustaining drives, highlighted by Tyson Flowers' scoop-and-score and a late ball-management stand by Keon Wylie, signaling a gritty, do-it-again mindset as the Hokies move to 2-0.
Denver leads Buffalo 20-10 at halftime after a costly Josh Allen fumble near the end of the second quarter, setting up a late-second field goal for the Broncos; Bo Nix connected with Lil’Jordan Humphrey for an earlier Broncos score, turning a potential Bills comeback into a two-score deficit at the break.
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Troy Reeder recovers a fumble caused by Carolina Panthers' Trevor Etienne during an NFL game, contributing to the Rams' defensive efforts in the Wild Card Weekend.
The Commanders took an early lead against the Eagles after recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff and scoring a field goal, with the Eagles struggling to capitalize on their opportunities early in the game.
Rams coach Sean McVay criticized a controversial two-point conversion play involving a backward pass that was advanced, arguing it highlights a rule inconsistency he believes should be addressed to prevent similar plays in the future.
During a game against the Giants, Jalen Hurts fumbled on a tush push play, but officials wrongly ruled that his forward progress was stopped, preventing the fumble from being reviewed and leading to an incorrect scoring play for the Eagles.
Michigan Wolverines secured a 31-20 victory over Michigan State with key performances from linebacker Jimmy Rolder and strong red zone offense, despite struggles in tackling and discipline in the final moments. Notable winners include Rolder and Michigan's edge rushers, while the second quarter and a late defensive lapse were highlighted as areas for improvement.
North Carolina under coach Bill Belichick suffered a narrow 21-18 defeat to Cal, marked by a crucial late fumble by Nathan Leacock that cost them a potential win, amid ongoing off-field issues and a challenging start to the season.
North Carolina under coach Bill Belichick suffered a narrow 21-18 defeat to California after a late fumble at the goal line, marking a tough start with no wins against power opponents and ongoing off-field issues.
In a crucial moment during the game between Auburn and Georgia, Auburn nearly scored a touchdown but a controversial call by referees overturned the play, leading to a shift in momentum. Georgia then scored 20 straight points to win 20-10, with Auburn fans and officials strongly disputing the decision.
In a crucial moment during an Auburn-Georgia game, a controversial play involving a near-touchdown was reviewed and overturned by officials, leading to Auburn losing a significant scoring opportunity and shifting momentum in favor of Georgia, much to the dismay of Auburn fans.
Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon downplayed a costly fumble by Emari Demercado in a close loss to the Titans, despite it being a critical mistake that shifted the game's momentum. The incident highlights potential coaching oversights, raising questions for team owner Michael Bidwill about the team's handling of similar errors and the overall coaching staff's effectiveness. Gannon's response and the team's handling of such mistakes could impact his future with the franchise.