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Scott Frost named FBS coach of the year at American Football Coaches Association awards show

USA TODAY Sports' George Schroeder discusses some of the top coaching performances from the 2017 college football season. USA TODAY Sports

CHARLOTTE — The University of Central Florida claimed a mythical national title after an undefeated season, but there was nothing mythical about Scott Frost's award on Tuesday night.

Frost, whose team capped a 13-0 season with a Peach Bowl victory over No. 7 Auburn, was named the Football Bowl Subdivision coach of the year at the American Football Coaches Association awards show.

In taking his team to a final ranking of No.