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SMU-FSU Game Delayed by Power Outage at Doak Campbell Stadium
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In Short: The start of the SMU-FSU game was delayed due to a power outage affecting the stadium lights and surrounding areas, causing the game to kick off later than scheduled.
The SMU-FSU game, originally set to begin at the scheduled time, was delayed by a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. The outage, which also affected the eighth and ninth floors of the stadium, caused the game to start a few minutes later than planned, with the sun setting around the time of the scheduled kickoff.
According to reports, the power outage was caused by a power surge in the stadium and has affected the stadium lights, making it difficult to see the game. ESPN's Taylor McGregor reported that the game cannot be started until the stadium lights come back on, and the officiating crew may be without replay during the outage.
The power issues are part of a series of recent outages on Florida State's campus, likely due to recent storms in the area. The outage has also affected the eighth and ninth floors of Doak Campbell Stadium, with the sun setting shortly after the scheduled kickoff, making the stadium dark quickly.
In response to the situation, the staff at the stadium are trying to reset the power and see if that resolves the issue. Sideline reporter Taylor McGregor stated, 'Going in-stadium trying to reset the power, they're going to see if that does anything, but until they can get the lights back on, the power back on, they will not be playing football.
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