The No. 19-ranked Mustangs weathered a power outage at Doak Walker Stadium and stunned Florida State at home on a game-winning drive.

Kevin Jennings and the No. 19 SMU Mustangs surely started their campaign in a unique way. They shut the lights out on a potential Florida State comeback with a 27-24 win on Monday night. The night started in chaotic fashion.

Kevin Jennings threw for a career-high 430 yards and three touchdowns to guide the Mustangs past the Seminoles following a nearly two-hour power outage delay in Tallahassee.

In a win that say a technical delay, multiple turnovers, and a career day for senior quarterback Kevin Jennings. SMU comes out on top in season opener on the road

The Mustangs overcame a unique set of circumstances after a power outage delayed their season opener nearly two hours.

The Noles can't catch a break, especially in the dark.

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