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Taylor McGregor 'never had to Google so much in my life' for FSU-SMU power outage reporting

A 27-24 upset turned chaotic when a stadium power loss forced reporters to Google every detail.

By · Published September 12, 2026  02:56 UTC · Updated September 12, 2026  05:45 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 6 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: A 27-24 upset turned chaotic when a stadium power loss forced reporters to Google every detail.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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SMU secured a 27‑24 victory over Florida State on September 7, handing the Seminoles a narrow home‑loss that decided the game’s outcome. ESPN’s recap notes that the Mustangs survived four turnovers to escape with the win. The evening’s power outage at the stadium left media members scrambling, as detailed by the Dallas News.

Reporters, including Taylor McGregor, admitted they “never had to Google so much in my life” while piecing together live details. Fans, players, and the media felt the disruption, with the Mustangs and Seminoles left to adjust strategies under the spotlight. Upcoming reports are expected to dive deeper into SMU’s turnover handling and FSU’s third‑down adjustments, as the teams prepare for their next conference matchups.

Continued monitoring of stadium infrastructure will likely become a focus for both programs.

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What was the final score of the SMU vs Florida State game?

SMU won 27‑24 over Florida State.

How did the power outage affect the game’s coverage?

The outage left media scrambling, forcing reporters to rely heavily on online searches, as highlighted by Taylor McGregor’s comment and the Dallas News report.

What did Florida State’s coordinators say about their performance?

They said execution on third down needed improvement, stating “Things were there, and we just have to execute better.”

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