Power Outage Shadows Florida State's Struggles Against SMU
By Editor • September 8, 2026 • 1 min read
The Florida State Seminoles faced more than just a challenging opponent during their recent home opener against SMU; an unexpected power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium added to the team's woes.
Initially scheduled to kick off on Labor Day weekend, the game was delayed for nearly two hours due to a mysterious power failure. Fans were left in the dark—literally—despite an otherwise clear night in Tallahassee, where humidity was the only notable weather issue. The flickering lights hinted at some underlying electrical problems, not the stormy weather many anticipated.
As the game finally commenced, the atmosphere had shifted dramatically. The Seminoles had already been struggling this season, losing over 30 players due to graduation and transfers, while their recruiting efforts have also been lackluster. An earlier unimpressive victory against New Mexico State did little to uplift spirits. The game's opening, which included a stumble from their mascot who failed to properly plant a flaming spear at midfield, mirrored the team's current struggles—a disappointing start to what was once a proud football program.
Source: defector.com
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