Florida State football defeated the Michigan Wolverines 33-32 Friday night in the Orange Bowl, despite entering the contest as a touchdown underdog. After a Deondre Francois to Nyquan Murray touchdown pass gave FSU a 3-point lead with 0:36 on the clock, Michigan made things interesting by blocking Ricky Aguayo’s PAT and returning it for two points, meaning they only needed a field goal on its to win the game.
The ‘Noles final defensive stand in 2016 was a successful one, as Carlos Becker intercepted a Wilton Speight pass on 4th down to give Jimbo Fisher another 10-win season (6th in the last 7 seasons). It was an exciting game throughout, with FSU going up big early, only to relinquish the lead late in the fourth quarter to a surging Michigan team. Although the game was just played, it’s an instant classic that will be watched for years to come.
With the victory, many people with Seminoles ties, be it former players, coaches, or current players, were excited to see FSU pull it out. Here are some of those reactions:
Living Legend Out✌ #NoleBlooded4Life pic.twitter.com/lPDPq8bzDb
— DeMarcus Walker (@livinglegend_44) December 31, 2016
Orange Bowl Champs ‼️ pic.twitter.com/UN7ueBtSBN
— Auden Tate (@AudenT_18) December 31, 2016
#CapitalOneOrangeBowl Champs. Congratulations @FSU_Football. pic.twitter.com/OcCph2jjd0
— Orange Bowl (@OrangeBowl) December 31, 2016
Florida State University, I'm not going anywhere. Let's do it big!! #Noles #NnadibyNature pic.twitter.com/jztihevs5x
— D_Nnadi (@DerrickNnadi) December 31, 2016
4 & 44 the real s #GoNoles
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) December 31, 2016
Nole Nation I truly thank y'all it's been a pleasure
— Marquez White (@_Success_1) December 31, 2016
Congratulations to @FSU_Football on a hard fought win! After the year they had what an incredible way to finish off the 2016 season.
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) December 31, 2016
Never a doubt. #Noles
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) December 31, 2016
And please don't whine about the refs
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) December 31, 2016
So proud of Dalvin Cook. He got no love this year. Was completely overlooked by Heisman voters. Shined on the big stage tonight.
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) December 31, 2016
And most importantly Dalvin Cook went to battle with his TEAM. Never thought of putting himself or personal goals ahead of the squad.
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) December 31, 2016
How beating #Michigan got me feeling. #FSU #fsuvsmich #Orangebowl pic.twitter.com/ZBCfjLO4Kq
— Cinefunk (@CinefunkMedia) December 31, 2016
Ummm go noles!!
— Joshua Kaindoh (@_jkaindoh) December 31, 2016
#GoNoles https://t.co/fHZdLxGKoS
— Cam akers (@thereal_cam3) December 31, 2016
My boy balling man
— CyrusFagan.. (@CyrusFagan) December 31, 2016
Celebrate, @FSU_Football. Celebrate. pic.twitter.com/oqcTmH1DYe
— Orange Bowl (@OrangeBowl) December 31, 2016
Ol LORD #GoNoles I ALWAYS said, football ain't the same when you leav the south
— Telvin Smith (@TelvinSmith_22) December 31, 2016
Best game I ever seen
— Ronald Darby (@realronalddarby) December 31, 2016
Real recognize real. https://t.co/FBkdaLBycJ
— FSU Football (@FSU_Football) December 31, 2016
This for the hood! Alief & North Philly stand up!!! ORANGE BOWL CHAMPS!!! pic.twitter.com/Qn5jQvZn7k
— Dontavious Jackson (@DJACKV_) December 31, 2016
Proud to be a Seminole ! Never out of the fight !!! Love all my teammates !!
— Alec #54 Eberle (@aleceberle54) December 31, 2016
MOOD pic.twitter.com/pTCKDgxsG5
— James Wilder Jr (@IAm_Wilder32) December 31, 2016
Raindrop.
— FSU Football (@FSU_Football) December 31, 2016
Drop top.
Just beat Michigan at Hard Rock. pic.twitter.com/r9MLOYQ4MQ
FSU ALL DAY LETS EAT
— Devonta Freeman (@devontafreeman) December 31, 2016
Game, blouses.
— Nick Moody (@nickmoody53) December 31, 2016
@FSU_Football wins the Orange Bowl. Yeah baby.
— ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) December 31, 2016
Once again Orange Bowl Champs(2013&2016). So proud of my noles. Them boys played their hearts out. Well deserve.
— Xavier Rhodes (@XavierRhodes29_) December 31, 2016
Yeah yeah!! #NoleNation
— Chris Thompson (@ChrisThompson_4) December 31, 2016
How bout them Noles!
— Graham Gano (@GrahamGano) December 31, 2016
— Brian Burns (@Fire_Burns99) December 31, 2016
— FSU Football (@FSU_Football) December 31, 2016
.@OrangeBowl Sod Captain: Sean Maguire ✂️ pic.twitter.com/VsRcugvbUj
— FSU Football (@FSU_Football) December 31, 2016
2016 @OrangeBowl MVP! #DC4 ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/86XGIyNJCe
— FSU Football (@FSU_Football) December 31, 2016
I'm Finally back can't wait to get back out there with my brothers again #Spring Ready #NoleNation
— Derwin James Jr (@derwinjames6) December 31, 2016
Mood. pic.twitter.com/FZBUx9QwiB
— FSU Football (@FSU_Football) December 31, 2016