This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/fsu as Mike Norvell On FSU Football's Frustrating Loss To SMU: 'You're Sick To See It'.

Mike Norvell's buyout is back in focus after Florida State's brutal home loss to SMU — and the numbers only get worse from here.

In a game that started nearly 2 hours late because of a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium, FSU hung with No. 19 SMU before falling 27-24 on a Mustangs field goal with 21 seconds to play.

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell coaches his players as they warm up after the game was delayed due to a power outage. The SMU Mustangs lead the Florida State Seminoles 17-10 at the end of the first half Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Florida State football dropped its ACC opener to No. 19 SMU, 27-24, in a game that was delayed following a power outage.

The Labor Day game between Florida State and SMU won't start on time after a power outage to Doak Campbell Stadium. Follow the updates:

SMU was the only college football game on Labor Day and on primetime national television, and they didn't disappoint.

Florida State and SMU will have to wait at least an hour longer than expected to start their seasons.

What a weird, embarassing night in Tallahassee.

Now if somebody could just figure out how to stop a vocal segment of Florida State fans from sucking the energy out of their own football program. FSU lost 27-24 to a good SMU team on Monday night, dropping Mike Norvell’s team to 1-1 after an unimpressive season-opening victory over New Mexico State.