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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 looked set to win a 35-31 game with 6 seconds left when a CJ Bailey scramble was stripped and Vanderbilt recovered for a TD, turning a near-certain win into a stunning defeat with a 99.9% win probability. The piece argues this may be the worst loss in college football history, compares it to other improbable late collapses, and notes it could jeopardize coach Dave Doeren’s job.
Week 3 delivered surprises: Ole Miss earned payback against LSU while NC State blew a late lead in a shocking loss to Vanderbilt; the roundup also spotlighted Utah’s dominance, Kentucky’s Will Stein breakout, and a wide-open Big 12, with ACC dynamics shifting as Miami rises and UNC/Clemson stumble.
Week 3 spotlight includes Alabama's Keelon Russell breaking out with four total touchdowns to lift the Tide, Ole Miss shining with Trinidad Chambliss, NC State suffering a brutal late collapse to Vanderbilt, and Texas A&M faltering at home against Kentucky as Kentucky notches a top-10 upset.
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.
Researchers at NC State are exploring delivering vaccines through the gums using dental floss, aiming for a needle-free method that triggers mucosal immunity; early studies show promise, with potential benefits like self-administration and no cold storage, but human trials are still needed and the approach would target older children and adults rather than infants.
Virginia exploited NC State with designed quarterback runs and play-action, piling up rushing yards and big plays while State's offense sputtered under CJ Bailey and an inexperienced receiving corps. NC State's defense struggled to stop the QB run, leading to a 34-8 loss and exposing the Pack's unclear identity and execution gaps.
Virginia rolled to a 34-8 win over NC State in Charlottesville, dominating on the ground (57 carries for 258 yards) and controlling the clock (38:03 to 21:57) while missing Kam Robinson. Brandyn Hillman forced two takeaways and the secondary broke up six passes as UVA’s defense stifled the Wolfpack. QB Pribula was efficient (9-of-11, 155 yards, 2 TDs) and dangerous on the ground (15 carries, 110 yards) in a run-first game with a deep backfield; a 23-play drive and four successful fourth-down conversions underscored Virginia’s control. The Cavaliers have a bye before Norfolk State and then a tougher test vs. West Virginia.
Virginia crushed NC State 34–8 in Week Zero, led by Beau Pribula’s dual-threat performance, while the weekend also saw TCU struggle with a new quarterback, Stanford’s Davis Warren shine in a 37–27 win over Hawai‘i, Bill Belichick securing a win on the sideline, Sacramento State’s MAC debut setback, and Florida State showing inconsistencies in a 34–17 win over New Mexico State.
NC State opened the season with a 34-8 loss at Virginia, as QB CJ Bailey delivered the worst performance of his career (84 passing yards on 12-of-23 with 0 TDs and 2 turnovers, 74.2 passer rating) and the Wolfpack managed only 168 total yards. Virginia piled up 258 rushing yards behind Beau Pribula (9/11 passing for 155 yards and 110 rushing yards). NC State’s defense and play-calling couldn’t slow the Cavaliers, prompting concerns about both personnel and coaching ahead of a two-week gap before the home opener against Richmond.
NC State and Virginia’s season opener, originally slated for Aug. 29 in Rio de Janeiro as part of College Football Brasil, has been moved to Charlottesville due to organizers’ inability to conduct the event; the game will still be played on Aug. 29 as a conference matchup after the ACC’s nine-game schedule change, with ESPN and the NCAA involved. Fans who bought tickets or travel packages will receive refunds. The organizer was Athlete Advantage, and the contract included payment and revenue-sharing terms.
Baseball America breaks down the 2026 NCAA baseball bracket reveal, praising UCLA and Georgia Tech for favorable regional paths and NC State’s at‑large bid while Mercer’s omission stings mid‑majors; notes brutal draws for Nebraska and North Carolina and discusses how scheduling, resume metrics, and power-conference dominance shaped the field.
NC State named Chris Hart the 17th head coach of the Wolfpack baseball program, elevating him after 22 years on the staff; a renowned recruiter and former associate head coach, Hart has overseen top-five recruiting classes, 32 MLB draft picks, and players like Trea Turner, and was 2021 Baseball America National Assistant Coach of the Year; he pledges to build on the program's continued excellence and thanks former head coach Elliott Avent.
Elliott Avent, NC State’s longtime head coach, announced his retirement after 30 seasons leading the Wolfpack, leaving as the program’s all-time winningest coach with 1,103 wins at NC State and a legacy of NCAA tournament success and player mentorship.