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UCF Hires Oregon O.C. Scott Frost as New Head Football Coach

UCF's new head coach will be Oregon offensive coordinator and former Nebraska QB Scott Frost.

*** NOTE: This story will be updated throughout the day. ***

Brandon Helwig was first to drop this bomb early Tuesday morning:

The reaction came swiftly, and it was overwhelmingly positive.

Here's a quote from a friend with Oregon ties:

"He's the guy that helped develop our Heisman QB as both his QB coach and OC, so you are getting a bright offensive mind. Players supposedly love him and he's going to be missed more than fans might realize it today."

Another quote from a former UCF player:

"He's definitely going to put butts in seats. I think he could have similar success like Tom Hermann at Houston. I'm excited!"

The "Back to the Future" references are in full swing now:

The official announcement:

Danny White weighs in:

Here's the announcement from UCF.

Oregon's reaction:

Daunte Culpepper:

Blake Bortles:

Frost's college coach, the great Tom Osborne:

Frost arrived in Orlando Tuesday, and here's the proof:

The press conference is set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bright House Networks Stadium. More on the way regarding Frost's background later today.