{
  "id": 6234488,
  "title": "No. 19 SMU turns the ball over four times, but still escapes with 27-24 win over Florida State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/no-19-smu-turns-the-ball-over-four-times-but-still-escapes-with-27-24",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T04:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/no-19-smu-turns-the-ball-over-four-times-but-still-escapes-with-27-24-win-over-florida-state-043703489.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday night, SMU faced off against Florida State in a game that lasted over 100 minutes due to a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium. Despite the delay, the Mustangs emerged victorious with a 27-24 win. The game started after the stadium's power issue was resolved, and it soon became apparent that SMU was the superior team. However, the Mustangs also made numerous mistakes throughout the match.\n\nThe Mustangs turned the ball over four times, missed a field goal, and committed a penalty that led to a game-tying touchdown for FSU in the third quarter. SMU's fourth turnover occurred with just 6:33 left on the clock, tying the score at 24-24. Safety Ashlynd Barker intercepted QB Kevin Jennings' pass, providing Florida State an opportunity to take the lead.\n\nUnfortunately for the Seminoles, Ashton Daniels was sacked on third down, resulting in a seven-yard loss. This down would become FSU's downfall throughout the night. With less than three minutes remaining, Florida State punted the ball back to SMU. The Mustangs capitalized on this turnover, driving down the field for an easy 27-yard field goal from Nick Reed with only 21 seconds left on the clock, securing their win.",
  "summary": "If Florida State couldn't take advantage of the opportunities SMU gave it late Monday night, how can it be a contender in the ACC?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}