Stadium Power Outage Delays Game
Power Outage at Doak Campbell Stadium Delays Florida State Football Game
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Florida State's football game against No. 19 SMU has been delayed due to a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium. Naples News reported that the outage knocked out the press box, sound systems, and floodlights before kickoff. Officials met with both head coaches after the coin toss to assess the situation. No new start time has been announced.
Critical Systems Go Dark Before Kickoff
The power failure struck Doak Campbell Stadium at a critical moment—right before the game was set to begin. Herald Tribune confirmed that the outage disabled three key systems needed to run the game. The press box lost power, cutting off media communications. The stadium's sound system went silent. The floodlights shut down, making it impossible to play in the evening darkness.
Officials Hold Crisis Meeting With Both Coaches
After the captains completed their coin toss, game officials halted play and called a meeting with Florida State and SMU head coaches. Yahoo Sports reported the delay came as officials determined whether the game could continue. The outage created a rare disruption to college football, forcing both teams into an unexpected pause. Power restoration efforts began immediately as organizers worked to solve the problem.
Uncertainty Surrounds Game Restart Timeline
As of the latest reports, no kickoff time has been set for the FSU-SMU matchup. NW Florida Daily News noted that officials are still working to restore full power to the stadium. Teams remained in their locker rooms while technicians assessed the electrical systems. Fans faced uncertainty about whether the game would resume that evening or face postponement to another date.
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