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NC State Fumbles Game Away at Vanderbilt. Observations From Wolfpack's Crushing Loss.
On Saturday in Nashville, Vanderbilt defeated North Carolina State 35-31 after cornerback Cayden Daniels recovered a fumble in the end zone with one second remaining for the game-winning touchdown.
North Carolina State attempted to execute an intentional safety with six seconds remaining and a 31-28 lead from its own 5-yard line, but quarterback CJ Bailey fumbled after being hit by edge Miles Capers.
Freshman quarterback Jared Curtis led Vanderbilt's comeback from a 17-0 first-half deficit, finishing 20 of 34 for 277 yards with three touchdowns despite struggling early with back-to-back turnovers.
Vanderbilt improved to 3-0, with the fumble-recovery touchdown marking the Commodores' only lead of the game and tying their largest comeback since defeating Ole Miss in 2012.
NC State hosts Appalachian State next Saturday following a fourth-quarter collapse marked by five holding penalties, though quarterback Bailey finished with 275 yards and the Wolfpack rushed for 164 yards.