Calls for Dave Doeren's Dismissal Grow After NC State's Collapse

WHO:

Yahoo Sports - Dave Doeren is the head coach of North Carolina State (NC State).

Pro Football Network - NC State fans are expressing dissatisfaction with Dave Doeren's coaching.

WHAT:

Yahoo Sports - NC State's loss to Vanderbilt is noted as the only time in the last 20 years that a team has lost while leading in the final 10 seconds and having possession of the ball in 1,047 games, according to ESPN Stats and Info.

Yahoo Sports - Dave Doeren stated, "It's a play where you roll out, and you don't get tackled and try to burn as much time as you can and fall to the ground and protect the football. He got hit and didn't protect the football."

Yahoo Sports - NC State lost to Vanderbilt with a final score of 31-28.

Yahoo Sports - NC State is currently 1-2 in the season.

Yahoo Sports - The loss to Vanderbilt is described as a "colossal choke job."

Yahoo Sports - Doeren's explanation of the final play involved a plan to run out the clock, which he stated was not executed properly.

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - The game took place in Nashville, Tennessee.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - The loss to Vanderbilt occurred on a Saturday.

WHY:

Yahoo Sports - The manner of the loss is described as "so insane, so egregious and such a coaching failure that it might finally be warranted" for calls for Doeren's dismissal to grow.

Yahoo Sports - Fans have lost enthusiasm for the Doeren era, questioning his ability to raise the team's performance.

Yahoo Sports - The manner of the loss is seen as a significant coaching failure.

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - NC State attempted to run out the clock by having quarterback CJ Bailey run around before going to the ground, but he fumbled the ball in the end zone, leading to Vanderbilt's win.

In a shocking turn of events, NC State's loss to Vanderbilt marks a rare occurrence in college football, as it's the only time in the last 20 years that a team lost while leading in the final 10 seconds and having possession of the ball. Coach Dave Doeren explained that the plan was for quarterback CJ Bailey to run out the clock, but instead, he fumbled in the end zone, allowing Vanderbilt to secure the win. This stunning defeat has sparked intense discussions about Doeren's future, with some calling it a coaching failure that could warrant his dismissal.