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UCF Knights football Surprising even himself, Frost and his team went on to an undefeated regular season in 2017, defeating FIU,[180] Maryland,[181] Memphis,[182] Cincinnati,[183] East Carolina,[184] Navy,[185] Austin Peay,[186] SMU,[187] UConn,[188] Temple,[189] and rival USF in a War on I-4 shootout.[190] The breakout season for Frost and his team made him one of the most sought-after coaches on the market, drawing interest from Florida and his alma mater, Nebraska. Frost passed on the Florida job but avoided questions about returning to Nebraska. In the 2017 American Athletic Conference Championship game, Frost's team went on to play Memphis for the second time and won the title in a 62-55 double overtime thriller, securing UCF's third conference championship win.[191] Just hours after winning the AAC, sources confirmed that Frost would be taking a seven-year, $35 million deal to become Nebraska's new head coach.[192] Frost and his staff returned for one last game in the 2018 Peach Bowl. The No. 12 ranked Knights faced No. 7 ranked Auburn, and defeated them 34–27 to close out their undefeated season with a 13–0 record. After the win, UCF athletic director Danny White proclaimed UCF to be the NCAA FBS Division Football national champion. The claim sparked considerable controversy and debate over whether the College Football Playoff should be expanded.[193][194][195] The team celebrated with a parade at Walt Disney World. Additionally, the team's coaches were paid bonuses for their performance, and the school has stated plans to hang a national championship banner in Spectrum Stadium.[196]