SMU defeats Florida State 27-24 after a delayed game in Tallahassee

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SMU defeats Florida State 27-24 after a delayed game in Tallahassee
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No. 19 SMU defeated Florida State 27-24 on Monday night at Doak Campbell Stadium. The game began following a 100-minute delay caused by a power outage. SMU struggled with ball security, committing four turnovers and missing a field goal throughout the contest. A penalty on a Florida State field goal attempt also resulted in a touchdown for the Mustangs during the third quarter. Despite these errors, Florida State failed to capitalize on the extra opportunities. SMU secured the win with a 20-yard field goal from Nick Reed with 21 seconds remaining in the game. The victory followed a late-game drive set up by a 29-yard completion to Dramekco Green.

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  • •SMU defeated Florida State 27-24 at Doak Campbell Stadium.
  • •The game started after a 100-minute delay due to a power outage.
  • •Nick Reed kicked the game-winning 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining.
  • •SMU committed four turnovers during the contest.
  • •Florida State failed to score after Ashlynd Barker intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter.
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  • 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — “We came up short:” Mike Norvell on FSU’s 27-24 loss to No. 19 SMU
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  • 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — No. 19 SMU turns the ball over 4 times, but still escapes with 27-24 win over Florida State
  • 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — No. 19 SMU turns the ball over four times, but still escapes with 27-24 win over Florida State
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Florida State head coach Mike Norvell and quarterback Ashton Daniels met with local media after Monday night’s 27-24 loss to No. 19 SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium. “Tonight, coming off of it, just another close game, a lot of one plays,” Norvell said. “You think back through it, some of the explosive plays that we […]

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Florida State, despite forcing four turnovers on Monday night, was unable to pull off an upset vs. No. 19 SMU in a 27-24 loss. It’s the third straight year that FSU has lost its ACC opener. Mike Norvell is now 39-35 at FSU, with a 22-27 record in ACC play. FSU was outgained 585-324, a […]

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If Florida State couldn't take advantage of the opportunities SMU gave it late Monday night, how can it be a contender in the ACC?

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