UPDATED | Tressel selected for College Football Hall of Fame

Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has been selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame.

The National Football Foundation made the announcement today.

"It is an extraordinary honor to have been selected by the National Football Foundation as a member of the 2015 class of the College Football Hall of Fame," Tressel said in a statement. "To be inducted alongside such a distinguished group of players and coaches, and to join the previously elected members, is certainly humbling."

"I am forever indebted to the outstanding student-athletes and coaches that have made this moment possible. Without the chances afforded by many mentors, including Jim Dennison, who gave me my first opportunity to coach at the college level, as well as Joe Malmisur and Andy Geiger, who saw fit as athletic directors to allow opportunities as a head coach at two elite universities, this day would not have arrived. Youngstown State and Ohio State are universities that care about helping to transform young college students into successful men and women, professionals, parents, and citizens.

"Leading the way has been my family, who has unconditionally supported my passion to serve young people. To join the same College Football Hall of Fame that my father, Dr. Lee J. Tressel, is already a member, is so, so meaningful. What a special time in the great state of Ohio, the state with the greatest fans and bands in the land," he said, adding "Go Buckeyes and Go Penguins!"

Tressel was 106-22 in 10 seasons as coach of Ohio State, including a national championship in 2002. Tressel also coached 15 seasons at Youngstown State, winning four Division I-AA national titles. He is the only coach to win national championship at both levels of Division I. He was named president of Youngstown State on May 9, 2014.

Tressel will address the media during 12:30 p.m. news conference today

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