The UConn Huskies have announced their successor for Jim Mora: Jason Candle, the head coach at Toledo since 2016, will be the 33rd Husky head football coach.
Candle has compiled an 81-44 record at the helm of the Rockets and won the MAC twice in that time. He was previously the offensive coordinator at Toledo under Matt Campbell before Campbell, who just accepted the Penn State job, left for Iowa State. UConn’s new head coach was previously a wide receivers coach and played receiver in college at Mount Union, the Division 3 power in Ohio where he started his coaching career.
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“Jason Candle is a great football coach but an even greater developer of men. Jason will build a championship program and culture for this proud program,” Matt Campbell, Penn State Head Football Coach, said in a statement from UConn.
This seems like a pretty solid hire for the Huskies. Candle has been a candidate for other jobs in the past including in this cycle. He should be able to recruit well and handle the responsibilities of NIL and the portal given his experience.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jason Candle as the next head coach of UConn Football,” UConn athletic director David Benedict said. “Jason’s track record speaks for itself—he is the winningest coach in Toledo history with 81 victories, two MAC Championships, and a program that has consistently competed at the highest level.”
He agreed to a six-year deal through the 2031 season. The opening press conference is scheduled for December 8th.
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“I am honored to be named the head football coach at the University of Connecticut,” Candle said in the statement. “UConn is a prestigious institution … has all the ingredients for success—outstanding facilities, passionate fans, and a commitment to excellence. I look forward to building on the incredible momentum here.”
