Florida State got off to an awkward start against SMU, as the game was delayed by nearly two hours due to a power surge. The surge forced the power across the stadium to go out, leaving both teams and the fans with limited lighting on the field. Miami tried to take advantage of the situation with a clever social media post, but the Hurricanes roasted themselves in the process.
Miami posted a short video of the lights being turned on with ease inside of Hard Rock Stadium, where all the Hurricanes' home games are played. Miami may have working lights at the stadium, but at least the Seminoles do not need to drive 35 minutes to play home games.
The lights are ON at our house 😉
— Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) September 8, 2026
See YOU at Hard Rock on Thursday 🙌 pic.twitter.com/DRElnDpKWU
Florida State still holds an on-campus stadium over Miami even without working lights
Rival programs rarely ever allow each other to make a mistake without hearing about it, and the power surge in Tallahassee left Florida State wide open. Doak Campbell Stadium is only a year removed from serious renovations that should be completely blemish-free. Miami was quick to put together a post for social media, but the Hurricanes forgot that the Seminoles still have something they do not have, and that is an on-campus home.
Florida State has been struggling to put together a serious team on the field, but the energy from the crowd has continued to fill the stadium. Outside of the stadium, the same reaction has been present, as Florida State broke a viewership record for The CW Network. The Seminoles were also able to regularly fill the on-campus stadium with nearly 2,000 more students than the Hurricanes in each home game last season.
Miami saw an opportunity that seemed too good to pass up, but Florida State fans were quick to point out the fact that the Hurricanes' home is just a rental.
“Our house” and you don’t even own it lmao
— Mountain Lover🏞️ (@seminoleraider) September 8, 2026
This is like bragging about your crib but you live with your parents. https://t.co/GJFR0NN8qf
— Steak F (@steaakfriend) September 8, 2026
The lights are on at your landlord’s house*.
— Dan Thompson (@DKThompson) September 8, 2026
Imagine trolling someone who lost their power from your AirBNB twenty miles from your actual home. https://t.co/UYOiVNFps2
The Seminoles recorded an average home attendance of nearly 66,000 in 2025, with a total capacity of roughly 67,000. Florida State had a disappointing year, and additionally came into the season with low expectations, but still managed to fill the on-campus stadium more than Miami regularly.
Miami and Florida State will cross paths in October at Hard Rock Stadium in front of what should be a packed crowd. The Hurricanes will have a chance to prove that the off-campus stadium is able to provide just as much excitement.
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