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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.
After a long delay nearly forced postponement, Kevin Jennings came through in the fourth quarter with a game-winning drive.
Florida State football dropped its ACC opener to No. 19 SMU, 27-24, in a game that was delayed following a power outage.
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.
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