NC State's Dave Doeren Faces a Test of Rallying His Wolfpack After the Shocking Vanderbilt Loss
Orlovsky said NC State should have taken the safety after the Wolfpack lost 35-31 when a late end zone fumble set up Vanderbilt's winning touchdown.
- On Saturday, NC State suffered a 35-31 loss at Vanderbilt after quarterback CJ Bailey fumbled in the end zone while attempting an intentional safety in Nashville, Tenn.
- Leading 31-28 with 6 seconds remaining, the Wolfpack attempted to run down the clock to seal the win, but the strategy backfired when Vanderbilt's Cayden Daniels recovered the loose ball for a game-winning touchdown.
- Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky joked about the play on social media, referencing his own 2008 safety against the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN reported teams with a lead and less than 10 seconds remaining were 1,046-1 over the last 20 seasons.
- Head coach Dave Doeren and Bailey are taking ownership of the mistake, which left the locker room in shock. Doeren said he and Bailey have spent time "just talking through" the sequence since Saturday.
- The Wolfpack hosts Appalachian State on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium as Doeren, in his 14th season, attempts to rally the team. He remains the school's all-time leader in coaching victories and is under contract through 2029.
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