SMU defeats Florida State 27-24 at Doak Campbell Stadium

SMU secured a 27-24 victory over Florida State on Monday night at Doak Campbell Stadium following a 1 hour, 45-minute delay caused by a power outage. SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings recorded 430 passing yards, exploiting a Florida State secondary that struggled with coverage and tackling throughout the contest. The game remained competitive in the second half, with Florida State tying the score at 17-17 and 24-24 before SMU kicked a go-ahead field goal with 21 seconds remaining. Ashton Daniels led the Florida State offense, though the team failed to convert on third down during critical stretches and finished with 0-for-6 efficiency in that category. The loss marks the first defeat of the season for Florida State, dropping their record to 1-1, while SMU opened their campaign with a victory.

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