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?

Kevin Jennings shook off a pair of interceptions to lead No. 19 SMU’s winning scoring drive, capped by Nick Reed’s 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds to play, to wrap up a 27-24 win on Monday night. Jennings completed 26 of 36 passes for 430 yards and three touchdowns as SMU (1-0,

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

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.

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:

Kevin Jennings threw for a career-high 430 yards and three touchdowns to guide the Mustangs past the Seminoles following a nearly two-hour power outage delay in Tallahassee.

What a weird, embarassing night in Tallahassee.

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