MIAMI — Louisville overcame a rash of mistakes to earn its first major-bowl victory in 15 years, beating Wake Forest 24-13 Tuesday night.

Quarterback Brian Brohm threw for 311 yards and Anthony Allen scored two touchdowns, one on a trick play, to help Louisville finish 12-1 and clinch its highest-ever end-of-season ranking.

The Cardinals averaged 39 points and ranked second in the nation in total offense this season, but fell behind 13-10 in the final period before their high-powered offense got into gear. Touchdown drives of 81 and 71 yards on consecutive possessions sealed their first win in a major bowl since the 1991 Fiesta Bowl.

MIAMI — Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban needed another day to consider a job offer from Alabama.After two seasons in Miami, Saban was considering a deal that reportedly would make him the highest-paid coach in college football. He has three years remaining on his Miami contract at $4.5 million per year.

DETROIT — Even when the Detroit Red Wings retired his No. 19 jersey Tuesday, Steve Yzerman deflected credit during a ceremony at Joe Louis Arena.Yzerman, who was a captain for a league-record 20 seasons, is regarded as one of the best leaders in NHL history. He led the Red Wings to Stanley Cup championships in 1997, 1998 and 2002. His career ended with 1,755 regular-season points, a total that led all active players last season and trails just five in NHL history.