Pictures: FSU wins BCS title game
FSU coach Jimbo Fisher lifts the BCS trophy with quarterback Jameis Winston looking on at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Orlando Sentinel photographers Stephen M. Dowell and Joe Burbank’s photo coverage of Florida State’s victory at the BCS Championship game, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, January 6, 2014.
FSU running back Devonta Freeman celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU coach Jimbo Fisher lifts the BCS trophy with quarterback Jameis Winston looking on at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Auburn defensive lineman Gabe Wright (90) grabs the facemask of FSU quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU linebacker Dorian Early (#54) soaks in the moment in a blanket of confetti after Florida State won the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU QB Winston Jameis responds to the crowd after FSU beating Auburn at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU wide receiver Rashad Greene (80) makes a catch as Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) tries to stop him during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU players celebrate after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU running back James Wilder, Jr., directs the Marching Chiefs band after Florida State won the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU defensive end Mario Edwards, Jr., hammers Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
Ethan Fisher, son of FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher, celebrates after FSU won the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (1) catches the game-winning touchdown pass with 13 seconds left in the game to win the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. Auburn cornerback Chris Davis is at left. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (1) celebrates with teammates after catching the game-winning touchdown pass with 13 seconds left in the game to win the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU players celebrate after beating Auburn at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU quarterback Jameis Winston fumbles during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston holds the BCS trophy looking on at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. Kelvin Benjamin caught the winning pass with 13 seconds left on the clock. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU fans react in the stands as Fla. State wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin scores the winning touchdown at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Coach Jimbo Fisher lefts the championship trophy at the FSU vs. Auburn BCS game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU fans celebrate at the BCS Championship game after Florida State beat Auburn at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU Defensive MVP P.J. Williams kisses the BCS trophy with quarterback Jameis Winston (left) and Kelvin Benjamin (center) looking on at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU’s Jameis Winston gets pulled down by an Auburn defender during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU quarterback Jameis Winston holds the BCS trophy with Kelvin Benjamin looking on at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. Benjamin caught the winning pass with 13 seconds left on the clock. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Defensive MVP P.J. Williams holds the BCS trophy with quarterback Jameis Winston at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
With 13 seconds left in the game, an FSU fan prays for a victory --and an FSU touchdown-- at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU players celebrate at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU coach Jimbo Fisher and players celebrate after beating Auburn at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU players celebrate after beating Auburn at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU running back James Wilder, Jr., directs the Marching Chiefs band after Florida State won the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU QB Winston Jameis responds to the crowd after FSU beating Auburn at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU coach Jimbo Fisher lifts the BCS trophy with quarterback Jameis Winston looking on at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Winston Jameis and FSU players celebrate after beating Auburn at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU coach Jimbo Fisher’s son, Ethan, holds a rose in his mouth during the celebration after FSU beat Auburn at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU QB Winston Jameis responds to the crowd after FSU beating Auburn at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
An FSU fan is handcuffed after jumping onto the field following FSU’s victory over Auburn at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
An FSU fan is handcuffed after jumping onto the field following FSU’s victory over Auburn at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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A panoramic view of the field at the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, in Pasadena, Ca., Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU running back James Wilder, Jr., directs the Marching Chiefs band after Florida State won the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
FSU Defensive MVP P.J. Williams holds up his MVP plaque after FSU won the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Confetti falls as FSU celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
Auburn players awaiting the kickoff are engulfed in smoke from fireworks during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
Fireworks explode just before the start of the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
The Auburn band goes onto the field before the start of the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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The Auburn band cheers before the start of the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU running back Devonta Freeman celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown with 13 seconds left in the game during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU’s #32 running back James Wilder Jr. goes head-over-heels in 3rd quarter play during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (1) looks like he’s in shock as he celebrates with teammates after catching the game-winning touchdown pass with 13 seconds left in the game to win the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSu quarterback Jameis Winston throws during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU fullback Chad Abram “Tebows” in the endzone after scoring a touchdown during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU fullback Chad Abram leaps into the endzone for a touchdown during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU fullback Chad Abram leaps into the endzone for a touchdown during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU fullback Chad Abram hurdles Auburn defensive back Ryan Smith (bottom) to score a touchdown during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston throws during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU running back Karlos Williams (9) leaps for extra yardage during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU wide receiver Rashad Greene (80) is facemasked by Auburn defensive back Ryan White (right) during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. No foul was called on the play. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU wide receiver Rashad Greene runs after a catch during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (20) hits Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU kick returner Kermit Whitfield returns a kick 100 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU kick returner Kermit Whitfield (7) returns a kick 100 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU kick returner Kermit Whitfield returns a kick 100 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston (left) and head coach Jimbo Fisher react after a big play during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston celebrates after winning the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU kick returner Kermit Whitfield returns a kick 100 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU kick returner Kermit Whitfield (7) returns a kick 100 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU kick returner Kermit Whitfield returns a kick 100 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. FSU won the game 34-31 to claim the national championship. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU’s #32 running back James Wilder Jr. goes head-over-heels in 3rd quarter play during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) is hit hard by FSU defensive back Jalen Ramsey (13) during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) is dragged down by FSU defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (15) during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
Auburn running back Corey Grant (20) drags FSU defensive back Terrence Brooks (31) behind him during a run during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU defensive back Ronald Darby (3) breaks up a pass for Auburn wide receiver Sammie Coates (18) during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU quarterback Jameis Winston (5) scrambles during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU running back Devonta Freeman (8) runs during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU’s Karlos Williams runs a fake punt for a first down during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston (5) fumbles during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU quarterback Jameis Winston (5) runs during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU running back Devonta Freeman (8) celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU running back Devonta Freeman (8) scores a touchdown during the BCS National Championship game of Florida State versus Auburn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Monday, January 6, 2014. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU defensive end Mario Edwards, Jr., hammers Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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FSU #80 Rashad Greene grets wrapped up by Auburn defenders during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
Auburn wide receiver Marcus Davis (#80) snags a pass over FSU defender Nate Andrews (#29) during BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Chief Osceola spikes the spear before the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
Auburn wide receiver Marcus Davis (#80) snags a pass over FSU defender Nate Andrews (#29) during BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Auburn’s Sammie Coates (#18) downs the ball on FSU’s 3-yard-line in the 1st quarter during BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston hands off to James Wilder Jr. (#32) during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU quarterback Jameis Winston gets pressure from an Auburn defender during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU’s Rashad Greene on the run from an Auburn defender during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
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Auburn QB #14 Nick Marshall on the run past FSU’s #7 Kermit Whitfield BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) B583426396Z.1 (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU running back Devonta Freeman gains on Auburn defenders during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
FSU running back Devonta Freeman (#8) gets clocked by Auburn’s Maquez White (#27) during BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)
Florida State Seminoles running back Devonta Freeman runs past Auburn defender Chris Davis (#11)during the BCS Championship game at the Rose Bowl, Monday, Jan. 6, 2013. (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel)