Florida State faces stadium power outage during matchup with SMU
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The Florida State Seminoles experienced a significant power outage at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on Monday evening, delaying the kickoff of their game against the SMU Mustangs. Originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m., the start of the ACC matchup was pushed back until 9:15 p.m. due to the facility issues. The incident drew attention on social media, where users criticized the school following recent stadium upgrades totaling $265 million. In-state rival Miami also posted social media content referencing the darkness at the stadium. The delay occurred during the opening week of the college football season.
- •Florida State hosted SMU at Doak S. Campbell Stadium for a Monday night ACC game
- •A power outage delayed the scheduled 7:30 p.m. kickoff until 9:15 p.m.
- •The school recently completed $265 million in stadium renovations
- •Miami utilized social media to mock the Florida State stadium issues
- 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Florida State savagely trolled by rival after power outage vs. SMU
- 3:05 AMBleacher Report — Miami, More CFB Teams Troll Florida State During Blackout in Viral Social Media Post - Bleacher Report
- 3:00 AMESPN NCAAF — 'The lights are ON': Miami pokes fun at lights going out at Florida State's home stadium
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Florida State gets brutally trolled on social media for stadium power outage
"Florida State's Week 1 matchup against SMU was delayed after the lights went out at Doak S. Campbell Stadium, leading to some hilarious social media roasts.
"Florida State's home matchup against SMU was delayed due to a power outage in its stadium, and Miami took advantage to troll its rival.
"Miami used Florida State's power outage as an opportunity to troll their in-state rival.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:29 AMFlorida State savagely trolled by rival after power outage vs. SMU
A well played tweet by a Florida State rival as FSU dealt with a power outage delay.
- Bleacher ReportSep 8, 2026, 3:05 AMMiami, More CFB Teams Troll Florida State During Blackout in Viral Social Media Post - Bleacher Report
Miami used Florida State's power outage as an opportunity to troll their in-state rival.
- ESPN NCAAFSep 8, 2026, 3:00 AM'The lights are ON': Miami pokes fun at lights going out at Florida State's home stadium
Florida State's home matchup against SMU was delayed due to a power outage in its stadium, and Miami took advantage to troll its rival.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:23 AMFlorida State gets brutally trolled on social media for stadium power outage
Florida State's Week 1 matchup against SMU was delayed after the lights went out at Doak S. Campbell Stadium, leading to some hilarious social media roasts.
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