College football world reacts as FSU-SMU game delayed by outage
The college football game between SMU and Florida State was delayed due to a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium. Fans and social media users reacted to the unusual technical failure that occurred just as the game was scheduled to begin.
Why it matters
High-profile sporting events are significant cultural touchpoints, and technical failures at major venues highlight the logistical challenges of managing large-scale live entertainment.
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No. 20 SMU 's game at Florida State on Monday, Sept. 7 has been delayed due to a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.
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