Start of No. 19 SMU-Florida State game delayed by power outage

The Monday night game between No. 19 SMU and Florida State experienced a delay after a power outage hit Doak Campbell Stadium minutes before kickoff. The electrical failure wiped out in-game communication systems, forcing both teams to compete without their usual electronic tools. This unexpected technical disruption transformed the matchup into a style of old-school football, as the players and coaching staffs had to adapt to the lack of communication during the contest in Tallahassee.