Watch: Former FSU QB E.J. Manuel goes wild when Seminoles clinch win over LSU
After LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels hit Jaray Jenkins for a two-yard touchdown as time expired in the fourth quarter on Sunday, the Tigers seemed destined for overtime against Florida St. An ensuing blocked extra point sent Seminoles nation into a frenzy, and a 24-23 victory, to improve their record to 2-0.
Among those celebrating the dramatic win was former Florida St. quarterback E.J. Manuel, who now works as a college football analyst for the ACC Network.
Manuel played four seasons for the Seminoles from 2009 to 2012, racking up 7,741 passing yards, 47 touchdowns and 28 interceptions, while adding 298 carries for 827 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. During his senior season, he finished first in the ACC with a 68.0% completion percentage, first in total yards per play (7.6) and third in passing yards (3,397).
Manuel was selected 16th overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2013 NFL Draft and spent five seasons in the league, including four with Buffalo. He finished his NFL career with 3,767 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 16 interceptions.
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