FSU football final: Mustangs beat Seminoles with late FG, 27-24 - Tallahassee Democrat
Florida State University's football team suffered a narrow 27-24 loss to SMU in their first conference game of the season. The game ended after a failed late-game drive by the Seminoles.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts FSU's standing in the ACC and their early-season momentum.
Florida State football hosts No. 19 SMU in Tallahassee for the first time in program history, as the Seminoles open conference play with a crucial early-season game that holds big implications for both teams.
The Seminoles (1-0) have no margin for error, and coming off a 34-17 win over New Mexico State that left more to be desired , the Labor Day showdown is a chance to answer some lingering questions. For SMU, the Mustangs are expected to be a contender for the ACC title and a playoff spot, and that journey starts with a first trip to Tallahassee.
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