Northern Illinois tight end Desroy Maxwell (37) is tackled by Florida State defensive back Ronald Darby (13) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch (6) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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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, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Florida State fullback Lonnie Pryor (24) runs 60 yards for a touchdown during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against the Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Northern Illinois defensive tackle Zach Anderson, left, and running back Perez Ford look up during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Northern Illinois cornerback Demetrius Stone (19) and defensive back Jimmie Ward (15) can't hold onto Florida State fullback Lonnie Pryor (24) on his way to a touchdown during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013, in Miami.

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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, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Northern Illinois fans cheer the arrival of the team before the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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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, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Northern Illinois defensive end Joe Windsor (97) looks up during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Florida State fans cheer the arrival of the team before the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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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, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami. The ball was recovered by Northern Illinois.

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Florida State wide receiver Rashad Greene (80) pulls in a touchdown in the end zone during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey, right, argues a call with a referee during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey reacts at the end of the first half of Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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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, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Miami.

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