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UCF Knights football: Scott Frost speaks on spring transfer portal
Scott Frost hopes building a strong culture, an environment players want to be in, with his coaching staff encourages UCF football players to stay.
Scott Frost’s new five-year contract with UCF guarantees him $22.1 million through 2029, with a sixth-year option at $5.25 million if the team makes a bowl game.This contract represents a significant increase from Frost’s previous UCF salary of $2 million in 2017, reflecting the rise in coaching salaries and UCF’s move to the Big 12.
ORLANDO — Nearly five months after reappointing Scott Frost as its football coach, UCF’s athletics association released the terms of his five-year contract on May 5.
Frost will earn $22.1 million guaranteed through the 2029 season, according to an executive summary distributed to The News-Journal. His contract runs from July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2030, and Frost will earn the prorated amount of $3.8 million from his hiring date of Dec. 8, 2024 until June 30.
In addition, Frost’s contract will be guaranteed for a sixth season — at the rate of $5.25 million — for any bowl appearance.
As for a potential buyout, Frost would be owed 75% of his remaining guaranteed compensation if fired without cause by UCF. There are also separate buyout amounts inserted into the contract for each year should Frost resign, starting with $6.5 million on or before June 30, 2026.
Here are the other details of Frost’s contract at UCF.
Scott Frost’s guaranteed UCF salary by season
2025-26: $3,900,0002026-27: $4,150,0002027-28: $4,400,0002028-29: $4,650,0002029-30: $5,000,0002030-31: $5,250,000**
** Contract guaranteed for additional season if UCF qualifies for a bowl game.
