WATCH: Vanderbilt scores last-second go-ahead TD after NC State fumbles intentional safety
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Key Points:
- NC State was seconds away from a road win over Vanderbilt when C.J. Bailey fumbled an intentional safety, allowing Vanderbilt to score and secure a 35-31 comeback victory.
- The play was intended for Bailey to roll out and take a safety safely, but he tried to avoid contact, leading to a forced fumble recovered by Vanderbilt in the end zone.
- NC State had built a 17-point lead in the third quarter but failed to manage the clock effectively and allowed Vanderbilt to score on three consecutive possessions in the second half.
- Vanderbilt's freshman quarterback Jared Curtis, held in check in the first half, threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns in the second half to lead the comeback.
- The loss drops NC State to 1-2 and raises questions about head coach Dave Doeren's future, while Vanderbilt improves to 3-0 ahead of SEC play.
