MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – When Jordan Lynch tucked the ball in and ran, he was surrounded by Florida State defenders. When he dropped back, he had no time.

The Northern Illinois quarterback and the Huskies’ offense had trouble getting anything going Tuesday night in the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. That struggle was a major factor in a 31-10 loss to Florida State.

While Lynch couldn’t find anywhere to go for the Huskies (12-2), Florida State (12-2) quarterback E.J. Manuel often seemed to have all the time in the world.