TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The game between No. 19 SMU and Florida State kicked off after a delay of nearly two hours on Monday night due to a power outage at the stadium. Power went out at Doak Campbell Stadium just minutes before the scheduled kickoff and the delay lasted about 1 hour,

The No. 19-ranked Mustangs weathered a power outage at Doak Walker Stadium and stunned Florida State at home on a game-winning drive.

Kevin Jennings and the No. 19 SMU Mustangs surely started their campaign in a unique way. They shut the lights out on a potential Florida State comeback with a 27-24 win on Monday night. The night started in chaotic fashion.

What a weird, embarassing night in Tallahassee.

Florida State and SMU don't have any video replay or helmet communications, as well as limited lighting after a power outage. What to know:

SMU is a 2.5-point favorite on the road, per the latest FanDuel Sportsbook odds, and the Over/Under for total points scored is 54.5. The Seminoles are in the midst of a pivotal season that will have a major impact on the future of the program, while the Mustangs are trying to get back into the CFP conversation in 2026.

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