UCF is aiming high as it looks to replace Scott Frost as its next head coach.
The UCF Knights are 12-0 after their win over Memphis in the AAC championship game on Saturday. Unfortunately for them, star coach Frost is leaving to become the next head coach at Nebraska, which has created a vacancy.
CBS Tampa’s Ryan Bass reports that the school is expected to target Kevin Sumlin to replace Frost:
Source: #UCF is engaged in discussions with former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin. He’s their top target to succeed Scott Frost. No agreement has been reached, but talks are ongoing.
— Ryan Bass (@Ry_Bass) December 3, 2017
ESPN also reported the same about UCF targeting Sumlin:
Sources tell Andrea Adelson and me that Kevin Sumlin is UCF's No. 1 target to be its next coach. CBS Tampa first reported the interest and that a deal could be reached today. UCF is looking to move quickly to replace Scott Frost, who Saturday left to… https://t.co/HjW4QF2WcG
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) December 3, 2017
Sumlin was just fired by Texas A&M after six seasons leading the Aggies. He had tremendous success with Johnny Manziel as his quarterback in his first season, less success the following season, and he went 8-5 three straight years before being fired after going 7-5 this year. If he takes over UCF, he’d be able to coach talented quarterback McKenzie Milton, who is a sophomore.
Landing Sumlin would be a big win for UCF. Sumlin may choose to wait for a more prominent job instead.
