All-time series record: FSU leads 1-0
First and only meeting: 2013 Orange Bowl; Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL; FSU won 31-10
Making History
Northern Illinois was the first team from the MAC to qualify for a BCS bowl game. During the 2012 season, NIU was led by quarterback Jordan Lynch and free safety Jimmie Ward. The Huskies finished the regular season 12-1, beating Kent State in double overtime for the MAC Championship. That win was the Huskies’ only win over a ranked opponent that season, and NIU finished the regular season ranked No.