Vanderbilt beats North Carolina State 35-31 after fumble recovery in end zone on final play

In a college football game on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the North Carolina State Wolfpack 35-31. With six seconds remaining and NC State leading 31-28, quarterback CJ Bailey fumbled in his own end zone while trying to run out the clock. Vanderbilt cornerback Cayden Daniels recovered the fumble for a touchdown, securing the win. Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns, while Junior Sherrill had 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The win kept Vanderbilt undefeated at 3-0, while NC State dropped to 1-2.