No. 19 SMU beats Florida State 27-24 on Nick Reed's late field goal

No. 19 SMU beats Florida State 27-24 at Doak Campbell Stadium (ESPN gameId 401858212; FINAL). Nick Reed's 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds left closed it. Kevin Jennings threw for a career-best 430 yards and three touchdowns after a pair of interceptions on the winning drive. SMU survived four turnovers. Kick was delayed nearly two hours by a stadium power outage; the sides finished with limited power. Final: SMU 27, Florida State 24.

By Chuck / 8 sources / Published September 7, 2026 / Updated September 8, 2026

No. 19 SMU beats Florida State 27-24 at Doak Campbell Stadium (ESPN gameId 401858212; FINAL).
Nick Reed's 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds left closed the Labor Day ACC opener. Kevin Jennings threw for a career-best 430 yards and three touchdowns after a pair of interceptions on the winning drive. SMU survived four turnovers.
Kickoff was delayed nearly two hours by a stadium power outage; the sides finished with limited power at Doak.
Final: SMU 27, Florida State 24.
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ACC Digital Network: SMU at Florida State pregame
ACC Digital Network pregame package from before kickoff for No. 19 SMU at Florida State.
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ACC: SMU at Florida State highlights — FINAL 27-24
ACC Digital Network highlights for No. 19 SMU at Florida State. Final: SMU 27, Florida State 24.
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ACC: Condensed game — SMU 27, Florida State 24
ACC condensed game package for No. 19 SMU at Florida State. Final: SMU 27, Florida State 24.
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SMU: Official highlights — SMU 27, Florida State 24
SMU Athletics official highlights. Final: SMU 27, Florida State 24.
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espn.comESPN: SMU at Florida State gamecast — FINAL SMU 27, Florida State 24ESPN gameId 401858212. Final: No. 19 SMU 27, Florida State 24. Nick Reed 20-yard FG with 21 seconds left. Kevin Jennings career-best 430 yards, 3 TDs. Nearly two-hour power-outage delay; limited-power finish at Doak.Read original
nytimes.comHow to watch SMU at Florida StateThe Athletic how-to-watch notes for No. 19 SMU at Florida State on September 7.Read original
si.comSI: How to watch Florida State vs SMUSports Illustrated broadcast notes for Florida State vs No. 19 SMU.Read original
ESPNESPN: SMU survives 4 turnovers and takes down FSU on the roadESPN clip on No. 19 SMU surviving four turnovers and beating Florida State on the road. Final: SMU 27, Florida State 24.Read original

ACC Digital Network: SMU at Florida State pregame

ACC: SMU at Florida State highlights — FINAL 27-24

ACC: Condensed game — SMU 27, Florida State 24

SMU: Official highlights — SMU 27, Florida State 24

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