# Vanderbilt's Last-Second College Football Win

> Vanderbilt stunned NC State with a last-second fumble to win college football game.
- Title: Vanderbilt's Last-Second College Football Win · OutKick
- Summary: Vanderbilt stunned NC State with a last-second fumble to win college football game. Vanderbilt won 20-17 against NC State in a last-second fumble after NC…
- Keywords: vanderbilt, nc state, college football, last-second, fumble, commodores, wolfpack, firstbank stadium, nashville, september 19 2026, news, politics
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/vanderbilt-pulled-off-most-improbable-last-second-victory-youll-ever-see-college-football
- Author: Jon Root
- Published: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vanderbilt, nc state, college football, last-second, fumble, commodores, wolfpack, firstbank stadium, nashville, september 19 2026, news, politics
## Vanderbilt's Last-Second Win
Vanderbilt pulled off an improbable last-second victory against NC State in college football.

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## NC State Led Game
NC State controlled the game with a 17-7 halftime lead before a last-second comeback.

> NC State controlled the game from the jump in Nashville, going into halftime with a 17-7 lead
## Last-Second Fumble
Vanderbilt won with a last-second fumble after NC State's fourth-and-7 at the 4-yard line.

> Cornerback Cayden Daniels immediately recovered the fumble with one second remaining
## Game Outcome
Vanderbilt defeated NC State 20-17 in a last-second college football victory.

> After a touchback, the Wolfpack regained possession but eventually fell to the Commodores following a failed lateral play as time expired
## What Happened Next
This win is considered one of college football's most incredible finishes in history.

> I'm not sure what to call this new Music City Miracle, but it will easily go down as one of the most insane finishes in college football history
## Key takeaway

Vanderbilt won 20-17 against NC State in a last-second fumble after NC State had a 17-7 halftime lead.