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OSU’s Herman juggling old, new jobs

Buckeyes offensive coordinator Tom Herman will be the next head coach at Houston.

Buckeye passion pervades Mahoning Valley homes, offices

Ohio State University Buckeyes fan Jim Mullally of Poland shows off some of his OSU memorabilia, including a helmet signed by Archie Griffin, in his basement, which is painted Buckeye scarlet and gray.

NDSU sets FCS mark with fourth straight championship

North Dakota State (15-1) lost a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter, but answered quickly after falling behind.

Manning’s Broncos are all about balance

When Colts owner Jim Irsay scans the field today, he’ll see in the Denver Broncos the kind of team he admittedly couldn’t surround Peyton Manning with nearly enough during their 14 years together in Indianapolis.

Something must give today at Lambeau

Dallas was perfect on the road this year, while Green Bay was perfect at home. Never before has an 8-0 road team in the regular season visited an 8-0 home team in the NFL playoffs.

Wilson, Chancellor lead Seahawks over Panthers

This time Russell Wilson did it with his arm, passing the Seattle Seahawks into the NFC championship game for the second straight year with a big assist from Kam Chancellor.

Patriot games: Brady, trickery critical against Ravens

Thanks to three TD passes by Tom Brady and one by college quarterback turned receiver Julian Edelman, the resilient Patriots kept their season alive.

MEN’S college basketball Saturday’s other games

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Kent State 67, Northern Illinois 65 DEKALB, ILL. Devareaux Manley

Penguins’ Crosby works OT to score game-winning goal

Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal 3:41 into overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Saturday night.

Source: Ducks WR fails NCAA drug test

Oregon wide receiver Darren Carrington is suspended for the national championship game after testing positive for marijuana.

Meyer: Evan Spencer is OSU’s MVP

The senior WR made three critical plays against Alabama.

ACC official Hess barred over alleged ethnic slur during game

A veteran referee accused of making an ethnic slur at a Wake Forest booster will not work any further Atlantic Coast Conference games this season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

Tressel wins yet another title: Hall of Famer

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel holds up the 2002 college football national championship trophy after the Buckeyes beat Miami 31-24 in two overtimes in the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Ariz., in this Jan. 3, 2003, Associated Press file photo. Tressel was selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame Friday.

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Ravens look to end Pats’ home success

Baltimore has 10 postseason road wins, all since 2008 and tied with Green Bay for most in NFL history.

Upstart Panthers visit Seahawks

Here’s what has set the defending champion Seattle Seahawks apart: They seem to have perfected not overhyping an individual game.