Leaving UCF in 2017 to take the job at his alma mater was not his desire; it was his obligation. He grew up in Nebraska and quarterbacked the Cornhuskers to a national title in 1997. His legendary former coach Tom Osborne, his former teammates and his family all urged him to come home to save a sinking program.

Scott Frost will be returning as UCF's coach, the school announced on Saturday. Frost, who spent 2024 as a senior football analyst with the Los Angeles Rams, led the Knights from 2016-17. He amassed a 19-7 record in his two years with the program.

Frost and Milton reconnecting is like Paul McCartney and John Lennon getting the Beatles back together, but to me, it’s more like the sports equivalent of Led Zeppelin reuniting.

Frost will replace Gus Malzahn, who resigned from the position following the Knights' regular-season finale loss to Utah. Malzahn has since been named the offensive coordinator at Florida State University. Related: UCF football head coach Gus Malzahn steps down to become FSU offensive coordinator, reports say

New UCF football coach Scott Frost just made a decision that is going to fire up Golden Knights fans. Frost returned to Orange County just a few days ago in a move that shocked the nation. Now, with a twelve-team College Football Playoff,

Scott Frost went 19-7 in his first two seasons in charge at UCF. Here's what his former players think he'll bring to his second tenure.

UCF promises a new era in its football program. The Knights are just returning to a familiar face to lead the way.

Scott Frost never wanted to coach at Nebraska. He had to coach at Nebraska. And maybe, in a strange way, that’s why he failed beyond comprehension. Frost’s departure from UCF after the euphoric, historic undefeated season in 2017 to return to his home state and coach at his alma mater is a cautionary tale — a story of turning a dream season into a football nightmare defined by