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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is already on the hot seat after the team’s first game of the season.
While up 11 points in the third quarter against Northwestern, Frost bizarrely decided to go for an onside kick that was recovered by the Wildcats.
Nebraska attempts the onside kick but Northwestern comes up with it pic.twitter.com/XRVWZ8owok
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 27, 2022
After the failed onside kick, Northwestern scored 14 unanswered points to beat Nebraska.
Northwestern was done. Fighting for air. Looking for help. Scott Frost gave them the ball at the 45 and helped them off the ground.
— Brandon Walker (@BFW) August 27, 2022
Scott Frost gets an 11 pt lead and immediately thinks "sure I'm 3-20 when trailing at the half, but why not go for an onside kick?"
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) August 27, 2022
While speaking to the media, Frost made things worse by throwing his offensive coaching staff under the bus for not calling creative plays.
Frost postgame: "I think our offensive staff has to learn you've got to be a little more creative in this league."
— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) August 27, 2022
Fans blasted Frost for deflecting blame after the team’s embarrassing loss.
Buddy, you were up 11 did the most obvious looking onside kick of all time. And you're criticizing the guy that had a Heisman finalist and Biletnikoff? You're gone. https://t.co/QXe7YRufC7
— The Tailgate Tent🏈⛺️ (@TheTailgateTent) August 27, 2022
You mean creative like kicking an onside kick up 11 in the 2nd half? https://t.co/Hyull3Ud7B
— Brian Rauf (@brauf33) August 27, 2022
He’s trying to get fired before the buyout drops, isn’t he? https://t.co/QrmJPv8X43
— James Kratch (@JamesKratch) August 27, 2022
As creative as trying an on-side kick up 11 after 2 quick scores? https://t.co/XYbMDmZ1kq
— RandBall (@RandBall) August 27, 2022