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UCF Visits Kansas State for Big 12 Opener Following Assistant Coach Shawn Clark’s Death

The game pairs a UCF team mourning assistant Shawn Clark with a Kansas State side expecting RB Dylan Edwards back.

Central Florida wide receiver Duane Thomas Jr. makes a reception during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Central Florida quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) throws against North Carolina during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at noon ET on FS1 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, with UCF 3-0 and Kansas State 1-3.
  • The Big 12 availability report lists multiple Wildcats out, including WR Jerand Bradley and several offensive linemen, while UCF has TE Dylan Wade and EDGE Isaiah Nixon questionable after recent injuries.
  • Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said running back Dylan Edwards is “ready to roll” and likely to feature heavily after limited action against Arizona.
  • UCF will honor late offensive line coach Shawn Clark with a helmet decal following his sudden death during the bye week.
  • UCF has not allowed a first-half touchdown through three games while K-State ranks last in the Big 12 in rushing, and sportsbooks favor the Wildcats by roughly 5–6.5 points as expert picks remain divided.