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UConn Hires Toledo’s Jason Candle as Head Football Coach on Six-Year Deal

The six-year deal positions UConn to stabilize its roster ahead of bowl and transfer-portal decisions.

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle looks on against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Dec 2, 2023; Detroit, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle argues with the officials after a Toledo touchdown was called back for a holding penalty against the Miami (OH) Redhawks in the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Toledo head coach Jason Candle runs out with the team before the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio), Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Overview

  • UConn announced the hire Saturday and said Candle agreed to a six-year contract with an introductory press conference set for Dec. 8.
  • Candle, 46, leaves Toledo with an 81-44 record, MAC championships in 2017 and 2022, and the most wins in program history.
  • He replaces Jim Mora, who left last month for Colorado State after guiding UConn to back-to-back nine-win seasons and a 9-3 finish in 2025.
  • The Hartford Courant reported Candle told his Toledo players of his decision Saturday morning, while both programs await bowl assignments.
  • UConn said Candle visited campus Thursday and received endorsements from athletic director David Benedict and Penn State coach Matt Campbell for recruiting, player development, and culture-building.