Scott Frost will probably be returning as UCF’s coach, the varsity introduced on Saturday. Frost, who spent 2024 as a senior soccer analyst with the Los Angeles Rams, led the Knights from 2016-17. He amassed a 19-7 report in his two years with this system.
Frost is ready to switch Gus Malzahn, who left to grow to be Florida State’s offensive coordinator earlier in December. In its closing season below Malzahn, UCF posted a 4-8 report, with a 2-7 exhibiting in Large 12 play.
“Immediately marks an thrilling reunion for UCF Soccer as we welcome again Scott Frost, a coach who ignites the spirit and keenness of Knight Nation,” UCF athletic director Terry Mohajir mentioned in a press release. “Scott’s love for his gamers, alongside along with his management, enthusiasm and imaginative and prescient have been pivotal in making the choice to convey him again to UCF. All through this nationwide search, his ardour for UCF was clear. I imagine nobody needed to steer our program greater than Scott.”
Frost started his first stint at UCF in 2016 after three seasons because the offensive coordinator at Oregon. Following a 6-7 report in his inaugural yr with the Knights, Frost led UCF to its first good season in program historical past, capped by a win in opposition to Auburn within the Peach Bowl. The Knights additionally completed the yr as a consensus top-10 staff.
Frost left UCF for Nebraska the place he performed quarterback from 1995-97. He did not produce a profitable season in 5 years with the Huskers and was fired three video games into the 2022 marketing campaign. Frost didn’t coach anyplace in 2023 following his ouster from Nebraska.
