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Kirk Herbstreit praises Scott Frost ahead of UCF's second Big 12 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:34 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Kirk Herbstreit praises Scott Frost ahead of UCF's second Big 12 season

Summary

Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN College GameDay analyst, praised UCF head coach Scott Frost as the program heads into its second season in the Big 12. Despite a challenging 2025 season with a 5-7 record, Herbstreit sees signs of improvement in UCF's performance. He emphasized the difficulties Frost faces, balancing roster retention and recruitment amid changes like the Transfer Portal and NIL. Frost aims to instill a competitive mindset in his players, encouraging them to focus on daily practices and their upcoming games. The Knights look to prove skeptics wrong and aim for a conference championship as they prepare for the 2026 season.

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By the Numbers

•UCF finished 2025 with a 5-7 record in Frost's first season back.
•Herbstreit believes UCF shows signs of improvement under Frost's leadership.
•Frost emphasizes a chip-on-the-shoulder mentality for the upcoming season.
•UCF seeks a Big 12 Championship as players stay committed to their goals.
•Frost's previous success includes an undefeated season and national championship in 2017.

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3:34 AMYahoo Sports — UCF HC Scott Frost Praised by College GameDay Analyst Kirk Herbstreit

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It’s been a long couple of years for the UCF Knights, trying to get things going in the Big 12. Now, going into their second year under head coach Scott Frost, the Knights want to make a major leap.This is, of course, Frost’s second time having a second season at UCF. The last time, he […] The post UCF HC Scott Frost Praised by College GameDay Analyst Kirk Herbstreit appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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