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Vanderbilt secures miracle 35-31 win over NC State via last-second fumble
In a dramatic college football finish, Vanderbilt secured a 35-31 victory over NC State following a last-second fumble. With six seconds remaining and leading 31-28, NC State attempted to run out the clock by taking an intentional safety. However, quarterback CJ Bailey was hit, causing a fumble that Vanderbilt’s Cayden Daniels recovered in the end zone for a walk-off touchdown. The win marks Vanderbilt’s largest comeback since 2012.
In other sports news, the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Akron Zips 41-7, led by Drake Lindsey’s three touchdown passes. Meanwhile, the No. 17 Utah Utes shut out Utah State 33-0 in the Battle of the Brothers. In MLB, the Seattle Mariners prepared to face the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, with Bryce Miller slated to start for Seattle against José Quintana for Colorado.
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Akron Zips · BYU · Brian Kelly · CBS · CJ Bailey · Canvas Stadium · Cayden Daniels · Cayden Van Daniels · Cibastian Broughton · Clark Lea · Colorado State · Drake Lindsey
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vanderbilt secured its 10th consecutive home win. timesng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] NC State's record fell to 1-2 following the loss.
- [● 2 SOURCES] NC State quarterback CJ Bailey fumbled in the end zone with six seconds remaining. timesng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vanderbilt defeated NC State 35-31. timesng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vanderbilt started the season 3-0 for the first time in back-to-back seasons this century. timesng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The victory was Vanderbilt's largest comeback since 2012. timesng.com