Vanderbilt recovers fumble to defeat NC State 35-31
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Vanderbilt defeated NC State 35-31 on September 19, 2026, in Nashville. The Commodores erased a 24-7 second-half deficit, led by Jared Curtis, who threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns. An unconventional finish occurred when NC State attempted an intentional safety, but fumbled, allowing Vanderbilt to recover for the winning score as time expired. The Commodores improve to 3-0 ahead of SEC play.
- •Vanderbilt trails 24-7 in the second half.
- •Jared Curtis throws for 277 yards and 3 TDs.
- •NC State commits a late-game fumble for the loss.
- •Commodores improve to 3-0 this season.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Vandy beats NC State 35-31 in the stupidest way possible
"A fumble in the end zone while attempting to take an intentional safety? We’ll take it.
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