Vanderbilt Commodores defeat NC State Wolfpack 35-31: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · NC State Wolfpack 31, Vanderbilt Commodores 35
The Vanderbilt Commodores beat the NC State Wolfpack 35-31 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at FirstBank Stadium. The Vanderbilt Commodores covered the spread as 3-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 50.5, with 66 points combined.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Vanderbilt Commodores final score and game recap
The NC State Wolfpack led 14-0 after the first quarter and 17-7 at halftime. The Vanderbilt Commodores outscored the NC State Wolfpack 28-14 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- CJ Bailey (NC State Wolfpack): 25/37 passing for 275 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Keenan Jackson (NC State Wolfpack): 9 catches for 102 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns.
- Jared Curtis (Vanderbilt Commodores): 20/34 passing for 277 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
- Junior Sherrill (Vanderbilt Commodores): 6 catches for 108 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in NC State Wolfpack vs. Vanderbilt Commodores?
The Vanderbilt Commodores covered the spread as 3-point favorites, winning by 4 points.
The spread opened at Vanderbilt Commodores -3.5 and closed at Vanderbilt Commodores -3.
Did NC State Wolfpack vs. Vanderbilt Commodores go over or under the total?
The game went over: 66 points combined against a closing total of 50.5, over by 15.5. 24 of the 66 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 50.5.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Vanderbilt Commodores game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: NC State Wolfpack won the first half, paying +120.
- Vanderbilt Commodores team total 26.5: the over, paying -128, with 35 scored.
- NC State Wolfpack team total 23.5: the over, paying -122, with 31 scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -140, with 14 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: NC State Wolfpack won the first quarter, paying +110.
- First-half spread: NC State Wolfpack +1.5 covered, paying -112.
- First-half total 25.5: the under, paying -110, with 24 points scored.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Vanderbilt Commodores odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the NC State Wolfpack at +130 and the Vanderbilt Commodores at -160. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Vanderbilt Commodores a 59% favorite. The Vanderbilt Commodores won as the favorite at -160: $62.50 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the NC State Wolfpack between the open and the close, and the Vanderbilt Commodores covered.
NC State Wolfpack and Vanderbilt Commodores betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the NC State Wolfpack 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
This result left the Vanderbilt Commodores 3-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time. That made it three straight wins for the Vanderbilt Commodores.
What's next for NC State Wolfpack and Vanderbilt Commodores?
Next for the NC State Wolfpack: the App State Mountaineers at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Vanderbilt Commodores: at the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, September 26, 2026.