Vanderbilt wins in stunning fashion after NC State QB CJ Bailey fumbles in end zone with 1 second left
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Key Points:
- Vanderbilt freshman quarterback Jared Curtis struggled early in his first career start, throwing two interceptions and fumbling, but rallied late to lead a comeback with 277 passing yards, three touchdowns, and 64 rushing yards.
- NC State quarterback CJ Bailey had a strong performance with 310 total yards and three touchdown passes but made a critical late-game error by fumbling a ball in the end zone, leading to Vanderbilt's game-winning touchdown.
- Vanderbilt overcame a 17-point deficit to secure a 35-31 victory, showcasing resilience and capitalizing on NC State's costly mistakes in the final seconds.
- The game featured pivotal plays including Curtis' 43-yard touchdown pass to Junior Sherrill and an audacious but failed intentional safety attempt by NC State's coach Dave Doeren.
- Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea praised his team's perseverance despite NC State playing better overall, emphasizing the importance of every defensive effort in the win.
