UCF’s offensive line coach, Shawn Clark, was admitted to a medical facility following a health incident on Tuesday evening, according to a statement released by the university on Wednesday.
The statement noted, “[Clark] is currently in a stable state and is getting the required medical attention. Coach [Scott] Frost, along with our football program and administrative personnel, are offering complete support to Coach Clark and his family during this period. Our well-wishes and prayers are with Shawn and his family. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.”
Clark, aged 50, became a member of the UCF team when Frost was selected for his second stint with the Knights, following Gus Malzahn’s move to Florida State.
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Prior to his arrival at UCF, Clark served as the head coach for Appalachian State for a period of five seasons. During his time in Boone, the Mountaineers achieved a record of 40-24, but Clark’s employment was terminated after a 5-6 season in 2024. The university stated that “the standard for App State football is to consistently vie for a conference title and a spot in the College Football Playoff.”
During Clark’s five seasons with the team, the Mountaineers achieved at least nine victories in three of those seasons, including a 10-4 record in 2021.
Before taking over from Eli Drinkwitz as the head coach at App State, Clark held the position of assistant head coach and offensive line coach. As a former offensive lineman for App State, Clark coached the offensive line for the Mountaineers for four seasons. He also previously worked as an assistant at Kent State and Purdue.
