WATCH: Vanderbilt scores miraculous last-second go-ahead touchdown after NC State fumbles intentional safety

Just when you think you've seen it all, college football finds a way to leave you slack-jawed. NC State was one second from picking up a big road win over Vanderbilt when C.J. Bailey fumbled an intentional safety to complete a nuclear meltdown.

After intercepting Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis at their own 2-yard line, all the Wolfpack had to do was run the clock down to seal a 31-28 win. On fourth down, Dave Doeren didn't want to risk any mistakes while punting, so he let Bailey run around in the end zone and kneel the ball for an intentional safety.

As the Commodores closed in on Bailey, he tried to buy more time instead of hitting the turf. That proved to be a disastrous mistake as Vanderbilt EDGE Miles Capers dove in to force a fumble, and cornerback Cayden Daniels jumped on the loose ball in the end zone.

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NC State was left with one second to attempt a miracle of its own, but it was unable to come up with any magic as Vanderbilt held on for a shocking 35-31 victory.

After the game, Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren explained that Bailey was supposed to…

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