Scott Frost Signs $22.1 Million Contract with UCF

Scott Frost is returning to UCF as head football coach under a five-year contract valued at $22.1 million through 2029, with the potential for a sixth-year extension at $5.25 million if the team makes a bowl appearance. His guaranteed annual compensation will start at $3.9 million in 2025, with increases each year, signaling UCF's commitment to competing at a higher level in the Big 12. The contract includes performance-based incentives for milestones such as bowl participation, regular season wins, top CFP rankings, and conference honors. If Frost is fired without cause, he is owed 75% of his remaining guaranteed pay, and there are specific buyout terms if he resigns. This salary puts Frost near the compensation he received during his tenure at Nebraska, reflecting both the rising market for coaches and UCF's elevated ambitions. Frost's return brings heightened expectations given his prior success with UCF, where he transformed a winless team into a national contender in just two seasons.