ORLANDO- After an unforgettable two-year run that brought the UCF football program to national prominence, Scott Frost returns home. Frost, known for igniting the “Charge On” spirit and leading UCF to its first perfect season, was named UCF’s next head football coach by vice president and athletics director Terry Mohajir. Frost and UCF agreed to a five-year contract through the 2029 season.

“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,” Mohajir said. “Scott’s love for his players, as well as his leadership, enthusiasm and vision, were crucial in the decision to bring him back to UCF. During this national search, his passion for UCF became clear. I don’t think anyone wanted to lead our program more than Scott.”

Frost originally served as UCF head coach from 2016-17, 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 led UCF to a victory over No. 7 Auburn in the 2018 Peach Bowl, securing the program’s first undefeated season in school history.

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

“It is a great honor to return to UCF, a school that has always had a special place in my heart,” Frost said. “The foundation we have built here has only grown stronger, and I look forward to continuing to help shape the legacy of this program. As we prepare for the third year of the Big 12 Conference, I look forward to working with our dedicated student-athletes, talented staff and passionate fans to reach new heights together.”

Frost began his coaching career at Northern Iowa in 2007 as linebackers coach and was promoted to co-defensive coordinator in 2008. This season his defense was outstanding, ranking third in the FCS with 40 takeaways and ninth in scoring defense with 17.7 points per game. The 12-3 Panthers also led the Missouri Valley Football Conference in both rushing defense (107.1 yards per game) and scoring defense.

In 2009, Frost joined Oregon’s coaching staff as wide receivers coach under head coach Chip Kelly and offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich. During his four seasons in that role, Oregon appeared in four straight BCS bowls and three of Frost’s wide receivers received invitations to NFL camps.

After Kelly left for the Philadelphia Eagles, Oregon promoted Mark Helfrich to head coach and named Frost offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2013. In that role, Frost led Marcus Mariota to a Heisman Trophy victory and a berth in the national championship game. During Frost’s tenure as offensive coordinator, Oregon posted a 33-8 record and consistently ranked among the top teams in the country in scoring and total offense. His outstanding performance in 2014 earned him a finalist spot for the prestigious Broyles Award, which recognizes the best assistant coach in the country.

Following his two years at UCF, Scott Frost served as the head football coach at the University of Nebraska for more than four seasons. This season, Frost served as a coaching consultant for Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams.