Miami, FL

The Florida State Seminoles dominated most of the game and pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat BCS Buster Northern Illinois, 31-10, to win their first Orange Bowl since 1996.

Florida State running back Lonnie Pryor, voted the Orange Bowl MVP, ran for a career-high 134 yards and two touchdowns on just five carries. QB EJ Manuel threw for 295 yards with two touchdown passes.

 

Orange Bowl 2013: Northern Illinois vs FSU Highlights

 

Florida State Dominates Northern Illinois 31-10 in Orange Bowl

 

Florida State defensive end Bjoern Werner to enter draft

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State Seminoles defensive end Bjoern Werner announced he will enter the NFL Draft.

Werner, who recorded 40 tackles and 13 sacks with the Seminoles this season, is expected to be one of the most highly rated defensive players to hit the draft.

Werner said he's grateful for the opportunity of playing with the Seminoles, saying he learned so much from his coach and the institution.

"I'm grateful to Coach (Jimbo) Fisher and Florida State for giving me the opportunity to be a Seminole and play for one of the top college football programs in the country," said Werner.

The 6-foot-4, 255-pound Werner is ranked as the eighth-best player by ESPN's Scouts Inc and tabbed to be a top-10 pick in April's draft.

 

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