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ESPN sideline reporter Taylor McGregor revealed on The Pat McAfee Show that she had to quickly research power basics—transformers and generators—on air during the Florida State–SMU game delay caused by a Doak Campbell Stadium outage, in order to explain what was happening to viewers; the outage delayed kickoff by over an hour, and SMU edged FSU with a late field goal as the game extended into the night.
ESPN sideline reporter Taylor McGregor stayed calm and informed viewers during a Doak Campbell Stadium power outage that delayed the Florida State–SMU game, relaying real-time updates as generators were fired up and officials planned a 9:15 kickoff amid limited communications and no on-field tech.
SMU downed Florida State 27-24 at Doak Campbell, sealing the win with a fourth-quarter interception after a late Seminoles rally; kickoff was delayed by a power outage earlier in the evening.
No. 20 SMU’s season opener at Florida State was delayed due to a power outage caused by an electrical short in a transformer on the stadium’s west side. Kickoff was postponed from about 7:30 p.m. ET, with the teams warming up again around 8:20 p.m. ET as fans and social media reacted to the outage and the unusual interruption.
In the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium, four top college programs competed for a $150,000 winner’s prize (with each team receiving $200,000 to participate). Nebraska defeated Florida in a two-set semifinal, posting strong numbers (23 kills, 26 digs, 2 aces, 7 blocks) to reach the final, while SMU edged Penn State in the other semifinal after Suli Davis had 11 kills and delivered a clutch game-winning spike. The finalists will square off for the $150,000 prize.
Former SMU and UCLA running back TJ Harden has entered the NCAA transfer portal after the 2025 season with SMU, where he led the Mustangs in rushing (171 carries, 787 yards, nine touchdowns). Harden previously piled up over 1,600 rushing yards across 31 games at UCLA and pursued an NFL path as an undrafted free agent with the Browns in 2026, later signing with the Seattle Seahawks before being waived. He now aims to continue his college career at another program through the transfer portal.
Miami (Ohio) upset SMU 89-79 in the First Four to earn its first NCAA Tournament win in 27 years. The 11th-seeded RedHawks, who went 32-1 in the regular season, will face Tennessee in the Midwest Region after Eian Elmer poured in 22 points (including 6-of-9 from 3) and Brant Byers added 19 as Miami overcame early doubt from a MAC tournament loss and a lengthy at-large bid debate.
Miami (Ohio) pulled away to beat SMU 89-79 in the NCAA Tournament First Four in Dayton, signaling their March Madness bid and momentum heading into the tournament.
Miami University (OH)’s RedHawks grabbed attention in the 2026 NCAA Tournament First Four when the swim team wore Speedos to distract SMU’s free throws, helping spark a 13-1 run in the second half. Despite an undefeated 31–0 run entering the MAC Tournament, they slipped into an at-large bid situation and wound up among the last teams in the field, with SMU earning the No. 68 seed and the committee explaining Miami (OH) wasn’t the last team selected.
Miami (Ohio) defeated SMU 89-79 in the NCAA Tournament First Four, earning the RedHawks their first NCAA win in 27 years as Eian Elmer scored 22 on 6-of-9 3-pointers. They advance to face Tennessee in the Midwest Region, while SMU’s bid ends after a Big-7 performance with 20 points from Jaden Toombs. Miami’s sharp shooting and timely threes helped offset SMU’s size advantage, and coach Travis Steele praised the team's attacking mindset as proof they belong in the tournament.
Miami (Ohio) rolled past SMU 89-79 in the First Four behind Eian Elmer’s 22 points to advance the 11th-seeded RedHawks (32-1) to a Midwest Region clash with Tennessee, capping their 27-year NCAA Tournament drought despite a schedule skeptics cited; Brant Byers added 19 and Luke Skaljac 17 as SMU’s Jaden Toombs led with 20 points. In the nightcap, Prairie View A&M beat Lehigh 67-55 to become a 16-seed and earn a date with Florida, led by Dontae Horne’s 25 and Cory Wells’ 19 as Lehigh’s Nasir Whitlock struggled.
Miami (Ohio) defeated SMU 89-79 in the NCAA Tournament First Four at the University of Dayton Arena, led by Eian Elmer's 23 points and Brant Byers' 19 as the RedHawks move to 32-1 and advance to face Tennessee in the Midwest Region; SMU's Jaden Toombs had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Jaron Pierre Jr. added 18, and Samet Yiğitoğlu fouled out late, while Miami connected on 16 of 41 3-pointers to win their first NCAA Tournament game in 27 years.
Miami (OH) upset SMU 89-79 in the NCAA Tournament First Four at UD Arena, earning the RedHawks their first NCAA win since 1999 and a date with Tennessee in the Round of 64. The MAC champions leaned on a 3-point barrage (16 total) led by Eian Elmer’s 23 points, with Brant Byers (19) and Luke Skaljac (17) also delivering big outputs as Miami shot well from deep.
With Selection Sunday looming, SMU publicly said BJ Edwards would return for the NCAA Tournament and allegedly told the selection committee he’d be available, a late update that supporters say could have influenced SMU’s bubble status over Oklahoma. Committee chair Keith Gill indicated Edwards’ projected return helped SMU regain full strength, prompting ethics questions about transparency and whether the update swayed the bid.
SMU will miss BJ Edwards in its NCAA Tournament opener vs Miami (OH) due to an ankle injury, but the team is hopeful he can return if SMU advances beyond the First Four; Corey Washington will play after being questionable. Edwards averages 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists; he hasn’t played since Feb. 25, and SMU is 1-5 without him. Coach Andy Enfield said they’ll do what’s best for the student-athlete. The winner faces Tennessee in Philadelphia in the Round of 64; tip-off is at 9:15 p.m. ET.