Miami Hurricanes mock Florida State following power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Florida State Seminoles experienced a power failure at Doak Campbell Stadium during their Labor Day game against the SMU Mustangs. The blackout caused a delay of nearly two hours and left the venue without functioning scoreboards, player-to-coach communication systems, or public address equipment. Following the technical issues, the Miami Hurricanes utilized social media to highlight the functional status of their own home venue, Hard Rock Stadium. The Hurricanes posted a video of field lights alongside a caption inviting the Seminoles to their upcoming matchup this Thursday. Florida State supporters responded by noting that the Miami Hurricanes do not own their stadium, highlighting the existing rivalry between the programs.
- •Doak Campbell Stadium lost power during the Florida State game against SMU.
- •The outage lasted nearly two hours and disabled standard stadium technology.
- •The Miami Hurricanes issued a social media post mocking the situation.
- •Florida State and Miami are scheduled to play this Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium.
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Hurricanes mock FSU after Doak Campbell Stadium loses power
"The FSU Seminoles lost power in Doak Campbell Stadium on Monday, and the Miami Hurricanes mocked them on social media.
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