No. 19 SMU defeats Florida State 27-24 with late field goal
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
No. 19 SMU defeated Florida State 27-24 on Monday following a game-winning field goal by Nick Reed with 21 seconds remaining. The contest at Doak Campbell Stadium was delayed nearly two hours due to a power outage before play finally began. SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 430 yards and three touchdowns despite committing two interceptions during the game. Florida State, which dropped to 1-1 on the season, relied on Ousmane Kromah, who carried the ball 22 times for 116 yards and one touchdown. The Mustangs move to 1-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. SMU is scheduled to host UC Davis next, while Florida State enters a bye week before playing at No. 13 Alabama on September 19.
- •Nick Reed kicked a 20-yard field goal to secure the win with 21 seconds left.
- •Kevin Jennings recorded 430 passing yards and three touchdowns for SMU.
- •The game started nearly two hours late because of a stadium power outage.
- •Florida State sophomore Ousmane Kromah rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown.
- •SMU hosts UC Davis on Saturday while Florida State prepares for a September 19 meeting with Alabama.
- 6:08 AMESPN — Jennings, SMU overcome miscues, delay, top FSU
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — No. 19 SMU beats Florida State on Nick Reed’s late field goal
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — No. 19 SMU beats Florida State 27-24 on Nick Reed’s late field goal
"SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings shook off a pair of interceptions to lead the No. 19 Mustangs' winning scoring drive, capped by Nick Reed's 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds to play, and the road team wrapped up a 27-24 win over Florida State on Monday.
"TALLAHASSEE — Kevin Jennings shook off a pair of interceptions to lead No. 19 SMU’s winning scoring drive, capped by Nick Reed’s 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds to play, to wrap up a 27-24 win on Monday night.
"The No. 19-ranked Mustangs weathered a power outage at Doak Walker Stadium and stunned Florida State at home on a game-winning drive.
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External links- ESPNSep 8, 2026, 6:08 AMJennings, SMU overcome miscues, delay, top FSU
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings shook off a pair of interceptions to lead the No. 19 Mustangs' winning scoring drive, capped by Nick Reed's 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds to play, and the road team wrapped up a 27-24 win over Florida State on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:02 AMNo. 19 SMU beats Florida State on Nick Reed’s late field goal
TALLAHASSEE — Kevin Jennings shook off a pair of interceptions to lead No. 19 SMU’s winning scoring drive, capped by Nick Reed’s 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds to play, to wrap up a 27-24 win on Monday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:02 AMNo. 19 SMU beats Florida State 27-24 on Nick Reed’s late field goal
The No. 19-ranked Mustangs weathered a power outage at Doak Walker Stadium and stunned Florida State at home on a game-winning drive.
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