What a weird, embarassing night in Tallahassee.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The start of the game between No. 19 SMU and Florida State on Monday night was delayed due to a power outage. A countdown clock inside Doak Campbell Stadium stopped at 7:30 p.

With the clocks at triple zeros, scoreboards off, and the stadium lights off on purpose this time. The Mustangs' first win of 2026 and eighth straight season-opening win .That said, here is the report

Florida State and SMU don't have any video replay or helmet communications, as well as limited lighting after a power outage. What to know:

Florida State is struggling, SMU looks terrific again, and the winner will take a big step forward in the ACC. Here's the CFN prediction and game preview.

SMU was the only college football game on Labor Day and on primetime national television, and they didn't disappoint.

SMU is a 2.5-point favorite on the road, per the latest FanDuel Sportsbook odds, and the Over/Under for total points scored is 54.5. The Seminoles are in the midst of a pivotal season that will have a major impact on the future of the program, while the Mustangs are trying to get back into the CFP conversation in 2026.

After a long delay nearly forced postponement, Kevin Jennings came through in the fourth quarter with a game-winning drive.

In a win that say a technical delay, multiple turnovers, and a career day for senior quarterback Kevin Jennings. SMU comes out on top in season opener on the road