Scott Frost, who guided UCF to a 13-0 season in 2017, is returning to the school for a second stint as head coach.
The school announced Saturday night an agreement with Frost on a five-year contract through the 2029 season. Financial terms were not disclosed.
“Today marks an exciting reunion for UCF Football as we welcome back Scott Frost, a coach who ignites the spirit and passion of Knight Nation,” athletic director Terry Mohajir said in a news release. “Scott’s love for his players, along with his leadership, enthusiasm and vision were pivotal in making the decision to bring him back to UCF. Throughout this national search, his passion for UCF was clear. I believe no one wanted to lead our program more than Scott.”
Frost went 19-7 in two seasons (2016-17) at the school before departing for Nebraska, his alma mater.
That move didn’t go so well as Frost went 16-31 in four-plus seasons with the Cornhuskers and didn’t have a single winning campaign. He was fired after the third game of the 2022 season — a 45-42 home loss to Georgia Southern.
Frost, 49, is currently an adviser with the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams. He will replace Gus Malzahn, who recently departed to become the offensive coordinator at Florida State.
When he accepted the job the first time around, Frost inherited a UCF team what went 0-12 in 2015 before he engineered a turnaround.
“I’m deeply honored to return to UCF, a school that has always held a special place in my heart,” Frost said. “The foundation we built here has only grown stronger, and I am thrilled to continue shaping this program’s legacy. As we prepare for year three in the Big 12 Conference, I look forward to working alongside our dedicated student-athletes, talented staff, and passionate fans to reach new heights together.”
Frost went 6-7 in his first season at UCF before the memorable 2017 campaign in which he was the consensus national coach of the year.
The Knights sailed through their schedule but were bypassed for the four-team College Football Playoff. After No. 10 UCF beat No. 7 Auburn 34-27 in the Peach Bowl and finished sixth in the final poll, the school famously claimed it won the national championship.
Malzahn went 28-24 in four seasons at the Orlando school, but the program was just 10-15 overall the past two seasons after moving into the Big 12. The Knights went 5-13 in Big 12 play under Malzahn.
–Field Level Media
–Field Level Media
