Scott Frost buyout: How much Nebraska reportedly paid to fire head coach

Scott Frost and his buyout did not factor into the timing of Nebraska’s decision to fire him.

Frost, who was fired earlier Sunday by the Cornhuskers, will receive $15 million in a buyout. However, his contract called for that figure to drop in half on Oct. 1, but Athletics Director Trev Alberts decided to make the move already.

Alberts released the following statement:

“Earlier today I met with Coach Frost and informed him we were making a change in the leadership of our football program, effective immediately. Scott has poured his heart and soul into the Nebraska football program both as a quarterback and head coach, and I appreciate his work and dedication.

“After the disappointing start to our season, I decided the best path forward for our program was to make a change in our head coaching position. Associate Head Coach Mickey Joseph will serve as our interim head coach for the remainder of the 2022 season.”

Scott Frost buyout today: $15,000,000

Scott Frost buyout October 1st: $7,500,000

Yeah, money ain’t a problem for Nebraska.

— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) September 11, 2022

Nebraska coach Scott Frost’s new contract buyout goes into effect Oct. 1, 2022. If fired next year, he’s owed $7.5M (down from $15M) on a prorated basis, $5M in 2023, $2.5M in 2024 and $1.25M in 2025. If fired without cause before Oct. 1, 2022, the old buyout remains effective.

— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) November 12, 2021

Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.