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The top 100 FSU football plays, No. 80— Manuel, Greene put away Notre Dame

Date: December 29, 2011

Location: Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida

Opponent: Notre Dame Fighting Irish

From 2012 through 2016, Florida State made five straight New Years Six bowl games. The Seminoles had one of the most prolific runs in recent college football memory, including a national title in 2013.

But before that, FSU endured some rough times.

In 2011, Jimbo Fisher’s second year as head coach, the Seminoles finished at a disappointing 8-4.

The season was highlighted by a three-game losing streak at the end of September when Florida State fell to No.