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UCF, Appalachian State to Honor Shawn Clark With Helmet Stickers for Rest of Season

The tributes follow the 50-year-old coach's death after a reported medical emergency, with both programs emphasizing support for his family.

Overview

  • UCF will debut a helmet decal with Shawn Clark’s initials today at Kansas State and will keep it on for the remainder of the 2025 season.
  • Appalachian State will wear a No. 61 sticker, Clark’s playing number, beginning today at Boise State and continuing through the season.
  • Clark suffered a medical emergency on Sept. 9 and died on Sept. 21 at age 50, and neither his family nor UCF has announced a cause of death.
  • UCF head coach Scott Frost praised Clark as "so much more than a coach" and offered condolences to his wife, Jonelle, and children, Giana and Braxton.
  • UCF enters Big 12 play at 3-0 at Kansas State, with players and coaches voicing plans to compete in Clark’s honor following a win dedicated to him last week.