Appalachian State Fires Head Football Coach Shawn Clark After Five Seasons

The decision follows the Mountaineers' first losing season since 2013 and a 5-6 record in 2024.

Shawn Clark was dismissed as head coach after compiling a 40-24 record across five seasons with Appalachian State.
The Mountaineers finished the 2024 season with a 5-6 record, their first losing season in over a decade, capped by a 29-20 loss to Georgia Southern.
Clark, an Appalachian State alumnus, initially led the team to strong performances, including a 19-7 record in his first two seasons and a major upset over Texas A&M in 2022.
Athletic director Doug Gillin cited the program's high expectations, including competing for conference championships and playoff berths, as reasons for the change.
A national search for Clark's replacement has begun, as the school aims to rebuild its football program and maintain its championship tradition.