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After an unforgettable two-year run that saw the UCF football program rise to national prominence, Scott Frost is coming back home. Known for sparking the “Charge On” spirit and guiding UCF to its first perfect season, Frost has been named the next head football coach at UCF by Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir. Frost and UCF agreed on a five-year contract through the 2029 season.

Frost originally served as UCF’s head coach from 2016 to 2017, culminating in a historic 13-0 season, an AAC championship and a national championship that captured the nation’s attention. In his final game, Frost guided UCF to a victory over No. 7 Auburn in the 2018 Peach Bowl, securing the program’s first undefeated season in school history.

Frost posted the greatest two-year turnaround in college football history at UCF, inheriting a 0-12 team in 2015 and taking the Knights to a perfect season in his second and final year, when he was named the national coach of the year.

Introductory Press Conference

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. 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.

UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir

FROST CAREER COACHING ACCOLADES:

  • Consensus National Coach of the Year (2017)
  • AFCA Coach of the Year (2017)
  • Bear Bryant Coach of the Year (2017)
  • Home Depot Coach of the Year (2017)
  • Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year (2017)
  • FCA Coach of the Year (2017)
  • AP Coach of the Year (2017)
  • American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (2017, Unanimous Selection)
  • Broyles Award Finalist (2014)
  • Led UCF to a 13-0 record in 2017, when the Knights were the nation's only undefeated team
  • Led UCF to the first perfect regular season in school and American Athletic Conference history in 2017
  • Head coach of the greatest two-year turnaround in college football history (0-12 to 13-0)

FROST COACHING CAREER RECORDS:

 YEAR

 SCHOOL

 ROLE

RECORD

 CONFERENCE TITLE

 RANK

 2007

 Northern Iowa

 Assistant Coach

12-1

 Gateway

 4th

 2008

 Northern Iowa

 Co-Def. Coord.

12-3

 Missouri Valley

 4th

 2009

 Oregon

 Assistant Coach

10-3

 Pac-10

 11th

 2010

 Oregon

 Assistant Coach

12-1

 Pac-10

 3rd

 2011

 Oregon

 Assistant Coach

12-2

 Pac-12

 4th

 2012

 Oregon

 Assistant Coach

12-1

 

 2nd

 2013

 Oregon

 Offensive Coord.

11-2

 

 9th

 2014

 Oregon

 Offensive Coord.

13-2

 Pac-12

 2nd

 2015

 Oregon

 Offensive Coord.

9-3

 

 14th

 2016

 UCF

 Head Coach

6-7

   

 2017

 UCF

 Head Coach

13-0

 American Athletic

 6th

 2018

 Nebraska

 Head Coach

4-8

   

 2019

 Nebraska

 Head Coach

5-7

   

 2020

 Nebraska

 Head Coach

3-5

   

 2021

 Nebraska

 Head Coach

3-9

   

 2022

 Nebraska

 Head Coach

1-2*

   

 2025

 UCF

 Head Coach

 

 

 

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I’m deeply honored to return to UCF, a school that has always held a special place in my heart. 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.

Head coach Scott Frost

Saturday Night (Announcement)

Sunday Afternoon (Touchdown in Orlando)

Sunday Afternoon (Campus Reunion)

Sunday Night (Press Conference)

Sunday Night (Back in the Bounce House)