Notre Dame safety Zeke Motta (17) celebrates with linebacker Dan Fox after recovering and running back a fumble for a 29-yard touchdown against Florida State during the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl on Dec. 29, 2011, in Orlando, Fla.

Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert makes a move to get around Florida State linebacker Nigel Bradham after a reception in the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla.

Wide receiver Michael Floyd of the Notre Dame Fight Irish chases a long pass against the Florida State Seminoles in the Champs Sports Bowl.

Quarterback E. J. Manuel #3 of the Florida State Seminoles attempts to pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Champs Sports Bowl. Manuel was sacked on the play.

Running back Cierre Wood of the Notre Dame Fight Irish rushes upfield in the first quarter against the Florida State Seminoles in the Champs Sports Bowl.

Running back James Wilder Jr. of the Florida State Seminoles rushes upfield against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Champs Sports Bowl.

Tight end Tyler Eifert of the Notre Dame Fight Irish runs upfield with a pass against the Florida State Seminoles in the Champs Sports Bowl.