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Scott Frost Sues Nebraska Over $5 Million Firing Dispute

12/13/2025

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Former Nebraska football coach Scott Frost sues the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for at least $5 million after his September 2022 firing.
He says the 2022 W-2 form improperly included future buyout payments, creating a $1.7 million tax liability.
Frost asserts the payments were guaranteed and should not have been subject to adjustment.
The Lancaster County District Court filing seeks contract-terms clarification and notes Frost previously coached at UCF.

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Former Nebraska football coach Scott Frost sues the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for at least $5 million after his September 2022 firing.
He says the 2022 W-2 form improperly included future buyout payments, creating a $1.7 million tax liability.
Frost asserts the payments were guaranteed and should not have been subject to adjustment.
The Lancaster County District Court filing seeks contract-terms clarification and notes Frost previously coached at UCF.