Nebraska restructures Frost contract, announces coach's return for fifth season

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska football coach Scott Frost will be back for a fifth season with the Huskers. The school made the announcement Monday afternoon, issuing a statement stating that Frost's contract has been restructured. 

“In my four months at Nebraska, I have closely observed our football team, and had several productive discussions with Coach Frost," Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts said in the statement. "Scott has laid out a clear plan and vision for the future of Nebraska Football and has agreed to a restructured contract. I am excited to continue to work together with Scott. We share a love of Nebraska and this football program and want nothing more than Nebraska Football to again compete for championships."

Frost made $5 million per year in base salary and would have been due an approximately $20 million buyout if he been fired. The terms of Frost's restructured contract have not been released as of Monday afternoon. His previous agreement had been signed through 2026.

“I appreciate the confidence Trev Alberts has shown in me to continue to lead this program," Frost said. "I love this state, this football program and am honored and humbled for the opportunity to serve as the head coach at my alma mater. Our immediate focus is on the two games ahead against Wisconsin and Iowa, and the opportunity in front of us to build momentum heading into the offseason and 2022. I understand we have not won at a high enough level, but I am confident our football program will continue to take steps forward.”

Nebraska has fired each of its four previous head football coaches. Since Frost took the helm, Nebraska has 15-27 in his four seasons. The Huskers are 5-18 in one-score games. Though the Huskers' most recent loss, a 26-17 defeat to Ohio State on Saturday, was not technically a one-possession loss, it was the fourth game this season in which Nebraska was competitive against a top-10 team.

Saturday's loss was the first time all season the Huskers had lost by more than a touchdown. It was enough to ensure that Nebraska will have its fifth straight losing season, with the last four coming under Frost. The Huskers enter next week's game against Wisconsin with a 3-7 record after getting a bye week this coming Saturday.

“We all recognize our record has not been what anyone wants it to be," Alberts said. "I have been clear that I have been looking for incremental progress, and I have seen that in several key areas this season. Our team has continued to compete at a high level and the young men in our program have remained unified and shown great resiliency, which is an important reflection of the leadership of Coach Frost and his staff.”