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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.
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.
In a win that say a technical delay, multiple turnovers, and a career day for senior quarterback Kevin Jennings. SMU comes out on top in season opener on the road
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.
Daunting early schedule demands Mustangs avoid another slow start to their season.