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Power outage delays Florida State football game against SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Power outage delays Florida State football game against SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium
Summary

The scheduled game between No. 19 SMU and Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium was delayed following a stadium-wide power outage. Shortly before the planned 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff, lights, sound systems, and press box power failed. Both teams initially remained on the field before returning to their respective locker rooms as maintenance crews attempted repairs. A blown transformer further complicated restoration efforts, leading to an indefinite postponement of the start time. Coaches agreed to a 10-minute warm-up period on the field once power is restored and the game receives clearance to proceed. Florida State enters the contest with a 1-0 record following a victory over New Mexico State, while this matchup serves as the season opener for SMU.

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Status Watch
  • •A power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium delayed the SMU and Florida State game.
  • •Stadium sound systems, floodlights, and the press box lost power before kickoff.
  • •A blown transformer occurred while crews attempted to restore electricity.
  • •Teams will conduct a 10-minute warm-up once power is restored.
Latest Updates
  • 1:20 AMESPN — Start of SMU-FSU game delayed by power outage
  • 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Florida State-SMU power outage has massive consequences for Monday night showdown
  • 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — FSU-SMU delayed due to power outage in Doak Campbell Stadium
  • 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — FSU vs. SMU will kick off at 9:15 after being delayed due to power outage
  • 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — 'Pay your power bill': College football reacts as Florida State-SMU game delayed by outage
  • 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to Doak Campbell Stadium losing power
  • 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Power outage at Florida State delays game against SMU Mustangs
  • 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Florida State-SMU football game gets unexpected delay
What they're saying
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Florida State vs. SMU is currently delayed due to a power outage within the stadium. Kickoff was originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET from Tallahassee, but before things got underway, the lights in the stadium are out and the press box is without power. According to the broadcast on ESPN, a transformer blew while attempting […]

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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.m. and the stadium lights went out. As the sun was setting, it was a surreal scene as players and coaches waited for the Atlantic Coast Conference opener.

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Florida State’s ACC opener vs. No. 19 SMU was set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, but won’t kick off until 9:15 p.m. ET on ESPN tonight. A transformer reportedly blew on the west side of the stadium, shutting off lights as well as power in the press box. The game was minutes from kicking […]

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