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This head-coaching job could draw Scott Frost back to football

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 1/14/24

Former Nebraska coach Scott Frost is reportedly ready to return to the sideline after a year away from football.

Frost is expected to pursue the Arizona Wildcats’ head-coaching vacancy, according to Andy Staples of On3. The Wildcats are in need of a new coach after Jedd Fisch left to take the Washington job.

Who might Arizona consider to replace Jedd Fisch?

Good mix of G5 head coaches and power conference coordinators. (Plus, Scott Frost is going to try to get this one.)https://t.co/GS4oNN2jbR

— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) January 14, 2024

Staples notes that Frost is ready to return to the field one year after he was fired by Nebraska. He would also have familiarity with several opponents in the new Big 12 stemming from his time at UCF.

Frost was once considered one of the most highly regarded young coaches in America after he guided UCF to a 13-0 season in 2017. He returned to his alma mater, Nebraska, following that campaign, but went just 16-31 during his time in Lincoln. It was a sign of his diminished standing that the Cornhuskers looked quite desperate to get rid of him by the end.

Arizona went 10-3 under Fisch last year as part of a rapid rebuild. Frost could be a tempting option for the Wildcats in light of his tenure at UCF.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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