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Scott Frost

Frost in 2017
Current position
Title	Head coach
Team	UCF
Conference	Big 12
Record	0–0
Biographical details
Born	(1975-01-04) January 4, 1975 (age 50) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Playing career
1993–1994	Stanford
1995–1997	Nebraska
1998–2000	New York Jets
2001	Cleveland Browns
2002	Green Bay Packers
2003	San Francisco 49ers
2003	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position(s)	Quarterback Safety
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2004	Nebraska (GA)
2006	Kansas State (GA)
2007	Northern Iowa (LB)
2008	Northern Iowa (co-DC/LB)
2009–2012	Oregon (PGC/WR)
2013–2015	Oregon (OC/QB)
2016–2017	UCF
2018–2022	Nebraska
2024	Los Angeles Rams (senior analyst)
2025–present	UCF
Head coaching record
Overall	35–38
Bowls	1–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
As a coach Colley national (2017) AAC (2017) AAC East Division (2017) As a player 2× National (1995, 1997)
Awards
As a coach Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (2017) AP College Football Coach of the Year (2017) Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year (2017) AFCA Coach of the Year (2017) Woody Hayes Trophy (2017) Home Depot Coach of the Year (2017) FCA Coach of the Year (2017) AAC Coach of the Year (2017) As a player Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (1996) Second-team All-Big 12 (1997)

Scott Andrew Frost (born January 4, 1975) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach for the UCF Knights. Before this, he was the head football coach at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 2018 to 2022. He also coached UCF from 2016 to 2017.

Frost was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He played college football as a quarterback for the Stanford Cardinal and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He helped lead Nebraska to a national championship in 1997. Frost also played professionally for six seasons as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).

After his playing career, Frost became an assistant coach for several college teams. He was the offensive coordinator for the University of Oregon from 2013 to 2015. There, he helped the team reach the first-ever college football playoff national championship game in 2015.

Frost then became the head coach at the University of Central Florida (UCF). After a 6–7 record in 2016, his 2017 team had a perfect 13–0 season. They won the American Athletic Conference championship and beat the Auburn Tigers in the Peach Bowl. The Colley Matrix recognized the 2017 UCF team as national champions. The NCAA also lists UCF as co-champion with Alabama for that year.

In December 2017, Frost became the head coach at his old school, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His coaching record at Nebraska was 16 wins and 31 losses. Nebraska fired Frost three games into the 2022 season. In December 2024, Frost returned to UCF as their head coach.

High School Football Star

Scott Frost grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He went to Wood River High School from 1989 to 1993. He was the starting quarterback for his high school team for four years.

• He threw for 6,859 yards and 67 touchdowns.
• He also ran for 4,278 yards and 72 touchdowns.

His teams made it to the state playoffs in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. Both of his parents, Larry and Carol Frost, coached his high school football team.

Track and Field Success

Besides football, Frost was also great at track and field. He won a state championship in the shot put. In his senior year, he won a gold medal at the state championship.

College Football Journey

Frost started his college football career at Stanford in 1993 and 1994. He played for coach Bill Walsh. Then, in 1995, he transferred to Nebraska to play for coach Tom Osborne.

Nebraska Quarterback

In his two years as a starting quarterback for Nebraska, Frost led his teams to a great 24–2 record. He completed 192 passes for 2,677 yards and 18 touchdowns. In his senior year, he became the first Nebraska player to both run (1,095 yards) and pass (1,237 yards) for over 1,000 yards in a season. He also set school records for rushing touchdowns (19).

• He was named the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year in 1996.
• He was a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 1997.

Frost's senior season included a famous play against Missouri. He threw a pass that was accidentally kicked by a teammate and then caught for a touchdown. This play helped Nebraska win in overtime. Frost and Nebraska then beat Peyton Manning's Tennessee Volunteers in the 1998 Orange Bowl. This win helped them share the 1997 national championship. Frost earned a degree in finance from Nebraska.

Playing in the NFL

After college, the New York Jets picked Frost in the 1998 NFL draft. He was chosen as a safety.

• In 1998, he played in 13 games, mostly on special teams.
• In 2000, he made his first start and got his only career interception and sack.

He later played for the Cleveland Browns in 2001. He also signed with the Green Bay Packers in 2001 but did not play in any games for them due to injuries. In 2003, he played in four games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which was his final NFL season.

Coaching Career Highlights

Frost started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his old school, Nebraska, in 2002. He also worked at Kansas State in 2006. In 2007, he became a linebackers coach at Northern Iowa. By 2008, he was promoted to co-defensive coordinator.

Coaching at Oregon

In 2009, Frost joined the coaching staff at Oregon as the wide receivers coach. He worked under head coach Chip Kelly. During his time there, Oregon played in four major bowl games.

In 2013, Frost became Oregon's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He helped guide Marcus Mariota, who won the Heisman Trophy. Oregon reached the National Championship game in 2015. During Frost's three seasons as offensive coordinator, Oregon had a 33–8 record. Their offense was always ranked among the best in the country.

First Time at UCF

Frost in 2017, celebrating after UCF won the AAC Championship game.

On December 1, 2015, Frost became the head football coach at the University of Central Florida. UCF had a tough season before he arrived, finishing 0–12. Frost quickly turned the team around.

• In 2016, UCF won six games and played in the 2016 Cure Bowl.
• In 2017, the Knights had an amazing 11–0 regular season.
• They won the AAC championship game in double overtime against Memphis.
• Frost led the Knights to the 2018 Peach Bowl, where they beat 7th-ranked Auburn. This completed the first undefeated season in UCF history.
• UCF claimed a national championship, which is recognized in the official NCAA record books.

Coaching at Nebraska

Scott Frost at Nebraska in 2018.

On December 2, 2017, Frost accepted the head coaching job at his old school, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. There was a lot of excitement when he arrived. The governor even declared September 1 as "Scott Frost Day."

However, his first season started with six straight losses, which was the worst start in school history. He finished that season with a 4–8 record.

• The 2019 season started better, but Nebraska ended with a 5–7 record.
• In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nebraska played a shorter season and finished 3–5.
• In 2021, Nebraska had a 3–9 record. Frost's teams often lost close games.
• On September 11, 2022, Nebraska fired Frost after a loss to Georgia Southern.

Second Time at UCF

On December 7, 2024, UCF announced that Scott Frost was returning as their head coach. He signed a five-year contract to lead the Knights through the 2029 season.

Personal Life

Scott Frost's parents were also involved in sports. His father, Larry Frost, was a long-time high school football coach. His mother, Carol (Moseke) Frost, was an Olympic discus thrower. Scott's brother, Steve Frost, played defensive line and long snapper at Stanford.

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