The Ephemeral Nature of Victory: When Genius Fails and Logic Prevails In Week 3 of the college football season, several teams made headlines with their performances.
One game that stands out for its unexpected twist was NC State's loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday. With six seconds remaining on the clock, quarterback CJ Bailey fumbled the ball, giving Vanderbilt the win.
The play call has been widely criticized and analyzed. Bailey's decision to try to take a safety in the end zone instead of taking a knee and running out the clock defies explanation.