SMU defeats Florida State 27-24 in ACC opener

No. 19 SMU defeated Florida State 27-24 in their ACC opener on Monday night in Tallahassee. The game experienced an initial delay due to a power outage.

The loss brings Florida State's record to 1-1. Following a bye week, head coach Mike Norvell and the Seminoles face a challenging schedule, including a road game against No. 12 Alabama on September 19. The team also faces upcoming matchups against No. 25 Louisville and No. 7 Miami in October.