SMU defeats Florida State 27-24 after a delayed game in Tallahassee
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — 5 questions, 5 answers: Takeaways after FSU squanders upset opportunity vs. SMU
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — No. 19 SMU turns the ball over four times, but still escapes with 27-24 win over Florida State
- 4:37 AMYahoo Sports — No. 19 SMU turns the ball over 4 times, but still escapes with 27-24 win over Florida State
"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 […]
"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?
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:22 AM5 questions, 5 answers: Takeaways after FSU squanders upset opportunity vs. SMU
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 […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:37 AMNo. 19 SMU turns the ball over four times, but still escapes with 27-24 win over Florida State
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?
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:37 AMNo. 19 SMU turns the ball over 4 times, but still escapes with 27-24 win over Florida State
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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