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In this April 3, 2018, photo, Nebraska running back Mikale Wilbon, bottom right, is tackled during spring training in Lincoln, Neb. Unlike the trend in the sport of less contact in practices instead of more, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost wants Huskers' practices to be physical to toughen up his team. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Getting tough: Frost wants Huskers’ practices to be physical

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Nebraska wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey (1) is tackled by Arkansas State defensive back B.J. Edmonds (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska receiver Tyjon Lindsey and walk-on defensive lineman Dylan Owen were hospitalized after falling ill during winter conditioning drills, coach Scott Frost confirmed to two newspapers Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Exertion-related illness puts 2 Nebraska players in hospital

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) attempts a pass against Temple during the first quarter in an NCAA college football game in Philadelphia. Central Florida coach Scott Frost and nine of his assistants will be full-time Nebraska employees immediately after the Peach Bowl game against Auburn on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. Until then, they’ve worked almost nonstop to make sure the Central Florida players feel no disruption in their normal practice-day schedules. Milton knows that hasn’t been easy. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)

Frost, assistants busy coaching UCF, recruiting for Nebraska

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

File- This Nov. 11, 2017, file photo shows Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee (13) passing the ball against Minnesota during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on , in Minneapolis. Lee is forfeiting his final year of eligibility and will enter the NFL draft. Lee tweeted Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, “after weeks of prayer and consideration with my family, I’ve decided to enter the NFL draft and pursue an opportunity that I feel is the best for myself and my family at this time.” (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien, File)

Nebraska QB Tanner Lee skipping senior year for NFL draft

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

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. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File) **FILE**

UCF’s Scott Frost named Associated Press Coach of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

New Nebraska head NCAA college football coach Scott Frost speaks during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Frost is returning to Nebraska after orchestrating a stunning two-year turnaround at Central Florida. The native son quarterbacked the Cornhuskers to a share of the national championship 20 years ago. His hiring has been long anticipated by fans clamoring for the program to return to the so-called Nebraska Way. That culture yielded unprecedented success from the 1960s to 1990s under Hall of Fame coaches Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska’s Frost bringing all on-field assistants from UCF

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FILE - In this April 16, 2016, file photo, Missouri offensive coordinator Josh Heupel watches his team play during an NCAA college spring football game in Columbia, Mo. Heupel, who has been the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Missouri the past two seasons, was hired Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, as UCF's new football coach. The 39-year-old Heupel replaces Scott Frost, who accepted the Nebraska head coaching job after leading UCF to a 12-0 record and the American Athletic Conference title. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

UCF tabs Josh Heupel to be Knights’ next football coach

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New Nebraska head NCAA college football coach Scott Frost poses at Memorial Stadium with a football helmet following a news conference in Lincoln, Neb., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Frost is returning to Nebraska after orchestrating a stunning two-year turnaround at Central Florida. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Scott Frost bringing 7 UCF assistants with him to Nebraska

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

The Memorial Stadium video board displays a &quot;Welcome Home&quot; message to new Nebraska football coach Scott Frost on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Lincoln, Neb. Frost, the native son who quarterbacked Nebraska to a share of the national championship 20 years ago, is returning to the Cornhuskers as coach after orchestrating a stunning two-year turnaround at Central Florida. (Francis Gardler/The Journal-Star via AP)

Scott Frost says he’s ready and able to turn around Huskers

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

New Nebraska head NCAA college football coach Scott Frost speaks during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Frost is returning to Nebraska after orchestrating a stunning two-year turnaround at Central Florida. The native son quarterbacked the Cornhuskers to a share of the national championship 20 years ago. His hiring has been long anticipated by fans clamoring for the program to return to the so-called Nebraska Way. That culture yielded unprecedented success from the 1960s to 1990s under Hall of Fame coaches Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Fewer Distractions: Auburn locks in coach before Peach Bowl

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2017, file photo, Central Florida head coach Scott Frost waves to fans as he takes the field before an NCAA college football game against South Florida, in Orlando, Fla. Nebraska fans are gearing up for what to them seems to be the imminent arrival of native son Scott Frost as the Cornhuskers’ new football coach. T-shirts imploring Frost to “Make Nebraska Great Again” are popular, bars around town are setting drinks on “Hire Scott Frost Now!” coasters, and Facebook pages in support of Frost have popped up. Frost, whose Central Florida Golden Knights are unbeaten and hosting Memphis in the American Athletic Conference championship game this week, has been the topic du jour every day for a month on the all-sports radio stations in Omaha and Lincoln. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Scott Frost returning to Nebraska after leading UCF revival

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Central Florida wide receiver Dredrick Snelson, right, runs for yardage past Memphis defensive back Terrell Carter, center, during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 12 UCF stays unbeaten, captures AAC title in 2 OTs

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Husker fan Brenda Saavedra holds up a shirt with the writing &quot;Nebraska Frost Advisory Restore Glory&quot; as she shops for Christmas gifts in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. Nebraska fans are gearing up for what they hope is the imminent arrival of Scott Frost as the Cornhuskers' new football coach. T-shirts imploring Frost to &quot;Make Nebraska Great Again&quot; are popular, and bars around town are setting drinks on &quot;Hire Scott Frost Now!&quot; coasters. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Husker fans catch Frost Fever, awaiting coach, favorite son

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

South Florida quarterback Quinton Flowers (9) escapes a tackle by Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Winless to unbeaten: No. 12 UCF beats USF to cap turnaround

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Central Florida head coach Scott Frost glares at an official during the third quarter against Temple in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Philadelphia. UCF defeated Temple 45-19. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Frost has UCF unbeaten and uncertain about coach’s future

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, UCF head coach Scott Frost works the sidelines in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati in Cincinnati. No. 15 UCF is undefeated and SMU is already bowl eligible going into the first weekend in November. The high-scoring American Athletic Conference teams now go head-to-head. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Undefeated No. 15 UCF vs. bowl-eligible SMU to open November

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CORRECTS TO ADRIAN KILLINS NOT TRYSTEN HILL Central Florida's Adrian Killins (9) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Annapolis, Md., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

No. 20 Central Florida beats Navy 31-21 for first 6-0 start

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Central Florida defensive lineman A.J. Wooten (54) rushes while blocked by East Carolina offensive lineman Brandon Smith (62) as Central Florida linebacker Titus Davis (10) hits East Carolina quarterback Thomas Sirk (10) who throws an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)

Frost preparing 20th-ranked UCF for Navy’s triple option

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

UCF head coach Scott Frost works the sidelines in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

UCF enjoying turnaround under Scott Frost, but not satisfied

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Central Florida running back Taj McGowan, center, rushes for a touchdown past Maryland linebackers Jermaine Carter Jr., left, and Shane Cockerille, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Also pictured is Central Florida offensive lineman Aaron Evans (66). (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Central Florida breezes past QB-depleted Maryland

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press