Overview
- Local outlet WFSB-TV reported that Candle is the choice to replace Jim Mora, though UConn has not announced a hire.
- College football reporter Kyle Rowland said negotiations are advancing and that a decision could come quickly.
- Candle, 46, owns an 81-44 record at Toledo with no losing seasons and multiple MAC titles and bowl berths.
- Gordon Sammis is serving as interim head coach as UConn prepares for its bowl and navigates transfer-portal departures.
- UConn’s pursuit is framed as part of sustaining recent momentum and strengthening its case for a future power-conference invitation.