Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey is greeted by Obie, the Orange Bowl mascot, as the team arrives at Miami International Airport on Dec. 26, 2012, in Miami.
Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.
Northern Illinois wide receiver Martel Moore (1) leaps into the end zone after escaping from the grasp of Florida State defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (20) during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game on Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.
Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch (6) reacts after a sack during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, early Jan. 2, 2013, in Miami. Florida State defeated Northern Illinois 31-10.
Florida State wide receivers Greg Dent (15) and Rashad Greene (80) celebrate after Greene scored a touchdown during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.
Florida State tight end Nick O'Leary (35) fumbles the ball as Northern Illinois cornerback Rashaan Melvin (11) defends during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game on Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami. The ball was recovered by Northern Illinois.
Northern Illinois fans cheer the arrival of the team before the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State on Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.
Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.
Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey reacts at the end of the first half of Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State on Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.
Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) rushes 9 yards for a touchdown during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on on Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.
Florida State defensive back Xavier Rhodes (27) is tended to by trainers on the field during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois on Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.
Florida State head coach Jim Fisher celebrates next to the Orange Bowl trophy after defeating Northern Illinois 31-10 at the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, early Jan. 2, 2013, in Miami.