No. 1 Florida State re-emerged in the second half and rallied to defeat No. 2 Auburn 34-31 in the BCS National Championship college football game on Monday in Pasadena, California. The Seminoles -LRB- 13-0 -RRB- outscored the Tigers -LRB- 12-2 -RRB- 24-10 after halftime to win their third national title. It was FSU's second BCS crown and third national title. Heisman Trophy winner and FSU quarterback Jameis Winston was 20-for-35 for 237 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner to Kelvin Benjamin with 13 seconds remaining. More great photos from the championship game The fourth quarter turned into a back-and-forth affair. The final 24 points of the game were scored in the last 4:42 of the game. The Tigers appeared to be on the verge of their second title in four seasons when Tre Mason scored a go-ahead touchdown on a determined 37-yard scamper with 1:19 left in the game. But led by Winston, the Seminoles drove 80 yards in seven plays to grab the crown. Who will win next year's championship ? FSU's rally included Levonte Whitfield's 100-yard kickoff return with 4:31 left to put Florida State ahead. The extra point made it 27-24. Tigers take halftime lead After an early FSU field goal, Auburn scored three straight touchdowns to take a 21-3 lead. But Florida State's Devonta Freeman scored on a 3-yard run with 1:28 left in the first half to cut the deficit at