Seminoles Sean Tidmus celebrates after the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Seminoles Coach Jimbo Fisher after the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Seminole MVP Lonnie Pryor after Florida State defeats Northern Illinois at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Telvin Smith celebrates as the game ends as the Seminoles defeat Northern Illinois at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Seminole Coach Jimbo Fisher after the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Dancers perform at halftime during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Huskie fans show their support during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Northern Illinois fans Payton Yanes,12, with her mom Tara Yanes before the start of the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Florida State University's Lonnie Pryor sprints for a fourth quarter touch down as they play Northern Illinois University's in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
NIU fans Scott Smith, Wade Liska, Jordan Casey, Reagan Mucazi and Kristopher Klecz, prepare to watch Florida State University takes on Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
NIU fans Dave Scheuler and Paul Powitz prepare to watch Florida State University takes on Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University fan in Native American head dress talks with Northern Illinois University fan in a Huskie hat as they wait for the kick off of the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University fan in Native American head dress talks with fellow fans in head dress as they wait for the kick off to play Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's Lonnie Pryor runs for a first quarter touchdown as Northern Illinois University's defense gives chase in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's Lonnie Pryor sprints for a fourth quarter touch down as they play Northern Illinois University's in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's Nick O'Leary fumbles the ball after a reception after University Northern Illinois University's Rashaan Melvin tackled him in the first quarter of the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's Terrance Brooks pushes Northern Illinois University's Akeem Daniels after Daniels made a large gain to help setup NIU's first touchdown in the third quarter in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's quarterback EJ Manuel leaps to grab a high snap as they play Northern Illinois University in the second quarter in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's quarterback EJ Manuel leaps out of bounds as Northern Illinois University's Rashaan Melvin gives chase in the first quarter in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's quarterback EJ Manuel sprintsinto the end zone for a fourth quarter touch down as they play Northern Illinois University's in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's Lamarcus Joyner watches as Northern Illinois University's quarterback Jordan Lynch moves the ball closeer to the end zone to help set up a third quarter touchdown in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's Lamarcus Joyner watches as Northern Illinois University's Martel Moore dives into the end zone for a touch down in the third quarter in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's Lonnie Pryor sprints for a fourth quarter touch down as they play Northern Illinois University's in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's reciever fumbles in the first quarter and Northern Illinois University's Demetrius Stone recovers the ball in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's Xavier Rhodes recovers a fourth quarter fumble that help setup a touchdown as they play Northern Illinois University's in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
Florida State University's Lonnie Pryor gains yards in the second quarter as they play Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl, January 1, 2013. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
The Seminoles Rashad Greene hauls in a first quarter pass reception during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
The Seminoles quarterback EJ Manuel looks to pass out of the end zone in the first quarter during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU fans Latasha Smith and Garrett Smith show their support before the start of the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU mascot Chief Osceola and Renegade during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Terrence Brooks intercepts the ball in the third quarter during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Jillian Tapper performs before the start of the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Greg Dent makes a first quarter reception over Sean Evans as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--EJ Manuel hands of to james Wilder Jr. in the first quarter as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--First quarter reception by Eddie Goldman as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Devonta Freeman gains 28 yards in the second quarter as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Devonta Freeman gains 28 yards in the second quarter as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Greg Dent gains 15 yards in the second quarter and is tackled by Jamaal Bass as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Head coach Jimbo Fisher celebrates after Florida State University defeats Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Rashad Greene and Greg Dent celebrate Greene's second quarter touchdown as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Runningback Lonnie Pryor gets the MVP ;trophy as Florida State University defeat Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Runningback lonnie apryor gets the MVP ;trophy as Florida State University defeat Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Ronald Darby runs down Desroy Maxwell after he gains a frist down on a fake punt in the first quarter as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Greg Dent and Lonnie Pryor celebrate a first quarter touchdown run by Pryor as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Rodney Smith gains 25 yrds in the second quarter as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
U.S. Air Force paratrooper is about to hit goal post before the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Defensive back Jimmie Ward breaks up pass intended for wide receiver Rashad Greene in the third quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Dancers perform during country singer Jake Owen's performance at halftime of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Running back Akeem Daniels is tackled by Lamarcus Joyner and Christian Jones in the second quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--A pass intended for Da'Ron Bropwn is denied by Ronald Darby in the second quarter as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Wide receiver Greg Dent catches a pass for a first down in the first quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Quarterback EJ Manuel points out defense in the first quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Quarterback EJ Manuel hurdles over linemen on his way to a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Quarterback EJ Manuel scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Quarterback EJ Manuel hurdles over linemen on his way to a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Northern Illinois fans greet the buses carrying their team before the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Northern Illinois fans greet the buses carrying their team before the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Devonta Freeman catches a pass out of the backfield in the third quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Fireworks during country singer Jake Owen's performance at halftime of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
FSU fans in the first quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
FSU comes out onto field before the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Tight end Nick Oleary is upended by cornerback Rashaan Melvin and fumbles in the first quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Wide receiver Rashad Greene catches a touchdown at the end of the second quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Fans from Northern Illinois greet their players after they get off the buses before the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Quarterback EJ Manuel is lifted by Bryan Stork after he scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Jan. 1, 2013--Jordan Lynch is tackled for no gain by Vince Williams in the second quarter as Florida State University plays Northern Illinois University in the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl at SunLife Stadium in Miami Gardens Florida. C.W. Griffin / Miami Herald Staff
Lonnie Pryor with the MVP trophy after of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Northern Illinois band cheers its team in the first quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Northern Illinois comes out on the field before the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Country singer Jake Owen from Vero Beach,who also attended FSU sings at halftime of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Country singer Jake Owen from Vero Beach,who also attended FSU does the tomahawk chop before his performance at halftime of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Country singer Jake Owen from Vero Beach,who also attended FSU sings at halftime of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
A U.S. Airforce paratrooper comes in to the stadium before the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Dancers during country singer Jake Owen's performance at halftime of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Lonnie Pryor runs in for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Lonnie Pryor runs 60 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Lonnie Pryor leaps into end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown in the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Lonnie Pryor runs through a big hole for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Lonnie Pryor runs in for a touchdown as he leaves defenders behind in the first quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
Coach Rod Carey on the sideline in the first quarter of the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
MVP running back Lonnie Pryor skips into the endzone for FSU's fourth quarter touchdown in the Discover Orange Bowl game with Northern Illinois and Florida State University on January 1,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Miami Herald Staff
The Huskies quarterback Jordan Lynch scrambles towards the goal line in the first quarter during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Rashad Greene, (80) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Bryan Stork in the second quarter and during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
The Seminoles Greg Dent catches a first quarter pass during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Rodney Smith pulls in a first quarter reception during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's James Wilder Jr. runs for yardage in the third quarter during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's Kenny Shaw looks for an opening in the third quarter during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU's running back James Wilder Jr. is stopped by the Huskies Sean Evans, (2), and Donovan Gordan, (94), in the third quarter during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
FSU fans show their support during the Northern Illinois game against Florida State University at the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff
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