Because of how it came in the very last second, the defeat did not go down well with the NC State fans. On Saturday, North Carolina State Wolfpack suffered a disastrous loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium.
Dave Doeren Reflects on Heartbreaking Loss
In a post-game statement, head coach Dave Doeren expressed disappointment following a narrow loss. He noted, “We fought really hard, controlled the football game, and responded when we needed to respond multiple times.” Doeren acknowledged the resilience of the opposing team, stating, “They’re a good program; they fought back and got some momentum.” Despite regaining control at critical moments, including an interception late in the game, the outcome was disheartening. Doeren added, “It’s a shame it came down to that play where that should never happen. Obviously, it’s a play that breaks your heart more than anything.”
Dave Doeren’s NC State had a three-point lead when Vanderbilt’s edge rusher Mile Capers forced a fumble near the end zone of NC State. At the time, less than a minute of the fourth quarter was left. But what happened in that time not only resulted in giving away the lead but also losing the match altogether.
The fact that the team has started the season 1-2 is not helping its case. Hundreds of NC State fans, unable to digest the last-minute loss, called for the sacking of head coach Dave Doeren.
