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Power Outage Halts SMU vs. Florida State Game
8 Sep
Summary
- Game between No. 19 SMU and Florida State was delayed.
- A power outage caused the stadium lights and clock to go out.
- Players and coaches waited on sidelines before returning to locker rooms.
The highly anticipated college football game between No. 19 SMU and Florida State suffered a surprising delay shortly after its scheduled start. A power outage plunged Doak Campbell Stadium into darkness, causing the game clock to freeze and all stadium lights to extinguish. This unexpected disruption occurred just moments after the Seminoles and Mustangs had enthusiastically entered the field.
Players and coaches from both teams remained on the sidelines, awaiting an update on the situation. After a period of uncertainty, both squads were directed back to their locker rooms. The cause of the electrical failure was not immediately disclosed, leaving fans and participants in suspense during the ACC opener.
