Scott Frost had some choice words about his time at Nebraska. Speaking at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, this week, the UCF coach didn’t sugarcoat his feelings about leaving Orlando for Lincoln, delivering what might be the most honest assessment of a coaching failure you’ll hear all year.
What Did Scott Frost Learn From His Nebraska Disaster?
At the Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, Chris Vannini of The Athletic captured a telling moment when he tweeted, “UCF coach Scott Frost on what he learned from Nebraska: ‘Don’t take the wrong job.'”
UCF coach Scott Frost on what he learned from Nebraska:
“Don’t take the wrong job.”
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) July 8, 2025
This clever comment captures Frost’s real feelings about the whole situation. The numbers tell the story: a 16-31 record that ended with his firing after just three games of the 2022 season following a stunning 45-42 defeat to Georgia Southern.
Rather than waiting until October 1 when his buyout would have dropped significantly, Nebraska pulled the trigger early and paid a massive $15 million to send Frost packing.
Why Does Frost Regret Leaving UCF for Nebraska?
Frost expanded on his regrets, making it clear he never truly wanted to leave UCF initially.
“I said I wouldn’t leave (UCF) unless it was someplace you could win a national championship. I got tugged in a direction to try to help my alma mater and didn’t really want to do it. It wasn’t a good move. I’m lucky to get back to a place where I was a lot happier,” he said.
The Nebraska job seemed perfect on paper. Frost had quarterbacked the Cornhuskers to a share of the 1997 national championship and was coming off a magical 13-0 season at UCF that included a Peach Bowl victory over Auburn.
However, things quickly went sideways in Lincoln. He never posted a winning season and went 5-22 in one-score games. During his Big 12 Media Days appearance, Frost praised his return to UCF.
“Ashley and I were both really excited to get back to Orlando because of how the fans and the UCF family treated us the first time.” He emphasized that UCF “certainly feels like home to me and feels comfortable” and believes the program is “just scratching the surface of what UCF can be.”
Frost also reflected on the lessons learned from his Nebraska experience, noting “all experience, good and bad, gives you wisdom and new perspective.” He admitted, “You can’t do anything alone,” and expressed genuine excitement about being back with the UCF family.
The coach’s comments highlight a simple truth: sometimes the grass isn’t greener elsewhere, even at your dream job. For Frost, coming home to Orlando might be exactly what both he and UCF needed.
Now, as Nebraska moves into Year 3 of the Matt Rhule era, Frost will ready for his second stint in Orlando with the Knights. This season, their second in the Big 12, UCF has games scheduled against North Carolina, Kansas State, Kansas, Cincinnati, West Virginia, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and BYU.
