UCF's Scott Frost wins AP Coach of the Year

FILE - In a Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 file photo, new Nebraska head NCAA college football coach Scott Frost speaks during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Frost, Georgias Kirby Smart and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney are the finalists for The Associated Press Coach of the Year award. The winner will be announced Monday, Dec. 18. Frost led UCF to an unbeaten regular season before taking the Nebraska job. less FILE - In a Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 file photo, new Nebraska head NCAA college football coach Scott Frost speaks during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Frost, Georgias Kirby Smart and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney ... more Photo: Nati Harnik, AP Photo: Nati Harnik, AP Image 1 of / 6 Caption Close UCF's Scott Frost wins AP Coach of the Year 1 / 6 Back to Gallery

Scott Frost is The Associated Press coach of the year after leading UCF to an unbeaten season and a spot in the Peach Bowl.

Frost has already accepted the Nebraska head coaching job, but plans to complete the season with UCF and coach the 10th-ranked Knights against No. 7 Auburn.

Frost received 21 first-place votes and 100 points from 57 Top 25 poll voters who submitted ballots.

Kirby Smart of Georgia finished second with seven first-place votes and 55 points.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney finished third with seven votes and 38 points.