{
  "id": 6221526,
  "title": "Florida State was all over social media following blackout vs. SMU",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/florida-state-was-all-over-social-media-following-blackout-vs-smu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T03:08:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/florida-state-over-social-media-030842709.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Labor Day, Florida State found themselves at the center of social media chatter following a bizarre blackout during their Week 1 college football game against SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium. The game, which was scheduled to kick off on Monday, September 7, was initially delayed due to a power outage that left the stadium in darkness for over an hour as crews worked to restore electricity.\n\nFans quickly took to social media to share their reactions to the unusual situation. Florida State fans were quick to mock the idea of their team being able to \"buy their way out\" of the ACC, while others made light of the stadium lights by sharing a photo. SMU fans also joined in on the fun, using the hashtag #BrokeCampbellStadium to poke fun at the power outage.\n\nThe incident left many fans wondering if Florida State had become a cursed program, with some even suggesting the need for a stadium exorcism. Despite the unusual circumstances, the game went on, and fans were left with a memorable opening to the 2026 college football season.",
  "summary": "The Noles can't catch a break, especially in the dark.",
  "key_points": [
    "Florida State game delayed by power outage",
    "Fans mock stadium lights on social media",
    "SMU fans use #BrokeCampbellStadium hashtag"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The blackout at Doak Campbell Stadium sparked widespread ridicule on social media, with fans from both Florida State and SMU using humor to highlight the program's and stadium's perceived shortcomings.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Florida State vs. SMU final availability report: Darryll Desir downgraded to out in final injury update before kickoff",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/florida-state-vs-smu-final-availability-report-darryll-desir",
        "published": "2026-09-07T22:32:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}