Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea has steered the Commodores since 2021 after stints as Notre Dame DC and a string of college assistant roles.
NC State appeared to close out a win over Vanderbilt, but a late fumble at the 2-yard line allowed Vanderbilt to grab a 35-31 victory. The game featured a dramatic final sequence with back-to-back turnovers and a controversial end that shifted the outcome in Nashville.