Kayla Saager-Beckley and Baby Sawyer Remembered as Football Community Plans Yellow Tribute

Football families and supporters across the country are coming together this weekend to honor the memory of Kayla Saager-Beckley and her unborn baby, Sawyer.

Kayla, the wife of University of Tulsa football coach John Beckley, passed away unexpectedly last week while pregnant with the couple’s first child. Her death has prompted an outpouring of support from members of the football community, with families and teams being encouraged to wear yellow in remembrance.

Yellow held special meaning for Kayla, as it was her favorite color. Organizers are now turning that personal connection into a tribute that can be shared across football communities during this weekend’s games.

Supporters are being encouraged to wear yellow ribbons, bows, or other yellow items whether they are attending a game, standing on the sidelines, sitting in the stands, or watching from home.

The tribute is intended to bring together football families from different teams and cities while offering support to John Beckley and both families as they cope with the loss.

The message behind the weekend tribute is simple – different teams and different communities can come together to remember Kayla and Sawyer and show their support for a family experiencing an unimaginable loss.

For Kayla. For Sawyer.