Did we witness the worst loss in College Football history?
The Big Lead • • sports
Key Points:
- NC State experienced what is being called the worst loss in college football history after losing a game they were virtually certain to win, with a 99.9% win probability and possession of the ball with 6 seconds left.
- Leading by 3 points and facing 4th and 7 at their own 5-yard line, NC State quarterback CJ Bailey was stripped of the ball in the end zone, resulting in a touchdown for Vanderbilt and a 35-31 loss.
- NC State had safer options such as taking a safety to run out the clock or punting, strategies practiced by most teams in this situation, but inexplicably chose a risky play that led to the turnover.
- This loss is considered more improbable and devastating than other historic collapses, including Miami’s 100% win probability loss in 2023 and Michigan’s rare snap mishap against Michigan State.
- The defeat’s magnitude and questionable decision-making could have serious consequences for NC State’s head coach Dave Doeren, potentially jeopardizing his job.
