If Florida State couldn't take advantage of the opportunities SMU gave it late Monday night, how can it be a contender in the ACC?

SMU was the only college football game on Labor Day and on primetime national television, and they didn't disappoint.

After a long delay nearly forced postponement, Kevin Jennings came through in the fourth quarter with 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.

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

Kevin Jennings shook off a pair of interceptions to lead No. 19 SMU’s winning scoring drive, capped by Nick Reed’s 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds to play, to wrap up a 27-24 win over Florida State

The Mustangs overcame a unique set of circumstances after a power outage delayed their season opener nearly two hours.

With the clocks at triple zeros, scoreboards off, and the stadium lights off on purpose this time. The Mustangs' first win of 2026 and eighth straight season-opening win .That said, here is the report