Frost, who led UCF to a 13-0 season before taking the Nebraska job, said he thinks his former school's claim of a national championship is smart in terms of keeping the Group of 5 program in the national conversation. But he has also recognized that the true champion comes as a result of the College Football Playoff, which the Knights were kept out of despite an undefeated record.
Nonetheless, UCF players received championship rings and the program unveiled a championship banner during its spring game last month.
Alabama coach Nick Saban told USA Today this week that UCF has the prerogative to make the claim but "self-proclaimed is not the same as actually earning it.