South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 7, 2026 — A college football contest between No. 19 SMU and Florida State in Tallahassee, Florida, was significantly delayed on [Date of Game – not provided in summary] due to a power outage. The disruption lasted for nearly two hours at Doak Campbell Stadium, impacting the scheduled start or continuation of the game.

The outage occurred at the Florida State Seminoles’ home stadium, Doak Campbell Stadium, causing the game against the visiting Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs to halt. The severity and cause of the power failure were not detailed in the provided summary, nor was the specific time the outage began or when power was restored.

The delay, which lasted close to two hours, is a substantial interruption for a collegiate athletic event. Such outages can affect player readiness, fan experience, and game logistics. No information was provided regarding the entity responsible for stadium power or the investigation into the cause of the outage. Additionally, details about any potential impact on game operations beyond the delay, such as rescheduling concerns or specific game-time adjustments, were not included in the summary.

The identity of the team that was at home or away was clear from the summary, with Florida State playing at Doak Campbell Stadium and SMU as the visiting team. The ranking of SMU at No. 19 was also noted. Specifics regarding the outcome of the game, player statistics, or any official statements from the universities or athletic conferences concerning the incident were not available in the trend summary provided.

Further details regarding the duration of the outage, the exact point in the game when it occurred, and the steps taken to resolve the issue were not specified. The contractor responsible for the stadium’s electrical systems or maintenance was not mentioned.



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