Vanderbilt beats NC State after last-second fumble
Vanderbilt beat NC State 35-31 after recovering a fumble with one second remaining and scoring the decisive touchdown. NC State lost control while attempting an intentional safety, ESPN and CBS Sports reported. The dramatic finish completed a late comeback for the Commodores and turned an apparent NC State victory into defeat.
Why it matters
The unusual final play delivered a major non-conference win for Vanderbilt and a damaging loss for NC State.
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Part of the September 20, 2026 brief.