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NC State fumbles end zone attempt as Vanderbilt takes last-second win

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:19 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

NC State fumbles end zone attempt as Vanderbilt takes last-second win

Summary

In a dramatic finish on September 19, Vanderbilt edged out North Carolina State in a thrilling college football matchup. The game saw Vanderbilt freshman quarterback Jared Curtis throw a late interception, putting NC State in position to close out the game. However, NC State's CJ Bailey fumbled the ball while attempting to surrender a safety, allowing Vanderbilt to recover in the end zone with just one second remaining, giving them an improbable victory. This game exemplified the unpredictable nature of college football, leaving fans questioning the turn of events.

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Status Watch

•Vanderbilt gains its first lead with one second left in the game.
•NC State led the game late but suffered a costly fumble.
•Jared Curtis attempted to lead a comeback for Vanderbilt.
•The game unfolded with significant late-game drama.

Latest Updates

9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Vanderbilt pull off miraculous victory vs. NC State on insane, last-second fumble recovery in end zone
8:56 PMYahoo Sports — See how Vanderbilt football defeated NC State on crazy finish
8:36 PMYahoo Sports — NC State fumbles potential upset while trying to kill clock in end zone as Vandy escapes with unfathomable win

What they're saying

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Vanderbilt football's Miles Capers forced a fumble in the end zone, which Cayden Daniels recovered for the TD in a last-second win over NC State.
— Yahoo Sports