Nebraska recruiting: Recruits react to UCF’s Peach Bowl win over Auburn

Coaching for the final time at UCF, Scott Frost and his staff led the Knights to a 34-27 win in the Peach Bowl.
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Nebraska recruits react to UCF’s win over Auburn in Peach Bowl

Nebraska recruits across the nation began the new year watching the Peach Bowl. Coach Scott Frost and his staff led the Knights for the final time, a 34-27 win against Auburn on Monday, before assuming their jobs at Nebraska full time.

Here is what targets and commits were saying after the victory that capped off a 13-0 season for UCF:

4-star quarterback Adrian Martinez (early signee, early enrollee)

Adrian Martinez is preparing for the Under Armour All-America Game on Thursday in Orlando, Fla., but still carved out some time to watch the game.

“I watched the majority of it,” Martinez told Land of 10. “It was great to see Coach Frost and the rest of the staff finish on a strong note. They had a great performance against one of the best teams in the country.”

4-star defensive end Tate Wildeman (early signee)

“Blown away,” Tate Wildeman told Land of 10. “So excited.”

4-star wide receiver Tommy Bush (2018 target) 

“That was an excellent game plan and they really played together you can tell they play for each other!!” Tommy Bush texted to Land of 10. “Coach Frost did an excellent job!!”

Bush and his father, Tommy Bush Sr., love to break down game film and have a set plan of how they want Bush to be used at the next level. The good review bodes well for Nebraska. Bush will be a priority target down the stretch, and the Huskers will have plenty of competition for him.

4-star outside linebacker Javontae Jean-Baptiste (2018 target) 

Javontae Jean-Baptiste, one of Nebraska’s key defensive targets down the stretch, liked what he saw from Frost and his team.

3-star running back Greg Bell (early signee, early enrollee) 

“Crazy, man. I’m excited to get to Nebraska,” running back Greg Bell said. “[It] shows that the coaching staff is great and the players want to play for them.”

3-star offensive lineman Will Farniok (early signee, early enrollee) 

“I was able to watch the last couple minutes after my flight home and I thought it was a great game and makes me really excited to get to work at Nebraska.”

3-star wide receiver Justin McGriff (early signee, early enrollee)

“I’m really proud of the coaches and the program,” wide receiver Justin McGriff said. “They fought for everything. They earned it.”

3-star wide receiver Andre Hunt (2018 target) 

“The game was tremendous! Both sides of the ball played fantastic. Loved the team spirit and attitude on the sidelines. It was really a great game to watch, I could definitely see myself playing in an offence like that!”

Quarterback Matt Masker (walk-on commit) 

“I was so excited! I’m so happy coach finished strong down there with a win. Can’t be more happy for all of them.”

Outside linebacker Ryan Schommer (walk-on signee)

Linebacker Ryan Schommer sent a passionate text message to Land of 10. It really hits on the points that Frost will connect with in-state prospects, such as Schommer.

“I really like watching the defense’s relentless pursuit to the ball. They also had tremendous closing speed. That style matches how I play.

“The sideline was loose and full of energy. The whole team was attentive and ready to play.

“I like the way the coaches showed their trust in the defense with the different schemes and packages they ran. I feel that took Auburn out of their comfort zone and caused trouble for them. Great win for UCF and the man I get to call my coach, Coach Frost. #Our Turn.”

4-star safety C.J. Smith (2018 commit) 

Three-star tight end signee Katerian Legrone agreed with C.J. Smith, his soon-to-be teammate.

Offensive lineman AJ Forbes (walk-on commit) 

AJ Forbes tweeted about his affinity for UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin.

Four-star safety target Cam’Ron Jones was equally impressed with Griffin.

4-star wide receiver Jacob Copeland (2018 target) 

4-star offensive lineman Caedan Wallace (2019 target) 

Lineman Collin Shefke (walk-on commit) 

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