Vanderbilt defeated NC State 35-31 on Saturday with a last-second fumble recovery that gave the Commodores an improbable victory. According to ESPN, Miles Capers forced the fumble and Cayden Daniels recovered it with 1 second remaining.
NC State's late-game strategy involved attempting an intentional safety, but the play went awry when QB CJ Bailey fumbled in the end zone. Yahoo Sports noted that Bailey's strong performance throughout the game will be overshadowed by the turnover. The loss prompted strong reactions from NC State fans, with one social media post calling to "fire everyone," per reporting from CBS Sports.
Vanderbilt's comeback victory drew comparisons to the school's historic "Music City Miracle," according to ESPN's coverage.