Any word on a new HC @ UConn yet?

[firstnline]

12-10 in bowl games. 22 appearances overall. I'll sign up for that too.

 

[JwittersPAC]

With Campbell to Penn State, seems like Smith could actually happen. I think there’s reason for optimism with that, mainly in that players will come here. Portal has changed everything in CFB, rosters flip & talent is available, need a guy who can manage it & get players here. Mora helped UConn a ton: he set the foundation for spending, operations etc & he really started winning once he got talent in the door. He didn’t all the sudden become a better coach: he had Skyler Bell & Joey F to win him games now. UConn’s goal should be to be the more talented team against its schedule outside of the P4 teams. Coaching obviously matters but I want a guy who can pull talent.

I could see Penn State 3rd stringers. Penn Stare 1st and 2nd stringers will be in high demand - large NIL checks.

 

[slepers]

Holy Toledo!

 

[JwittersPAC]

Toledo is ranked higher than UConn in the SP+ rankings. The MAC plays consistently good football.

MACTION. Tuesday night game night!

 

[Kolumbo]

So, there is no external reference and it’s just whatever the best programs you feel like they should be. Rankings aren’t perfect by any means but they do reflect some general assessment.

None of us really believe UConn today is a better program than Clemson, Nebraska, Penn State, LSU, FSU... I mean even with our record, I don't think we beat those teams this year.

 

[DoctorWho85]

None of us really believe UConn today is a better program than Clemson, Nebraska, Penn State, LSU, FSU... I mean even with our record, I don't think we beat those teams this year.

Oh I fully believe we beat FSU and give Clemson a game this year. Penn St, Nebraska and even LSU's defense will allow 10 points for us MAX.

 

[jostar1]

 

[HuskyAlum012]

Toledo should've beat #5 Notre Dame in 2021-2022. I remember the game well, Toledo outplayed them.

Toledo scored a touchdown with 1:35 left to take the lead, and ND came back and scored one in 35 seconds to beat them.

 

[Slick]

It already happened, Jason Candle is our next head coach.

Was his hiring announced?

 

[CCSUblue]

Was his hiring announced?

It's just a smoke so far. But there's a lot of it.

 

[JVN]

It's Kyle Flood?? 😭

 

[firstnline]

Wondering if he'll be at the basketball game tonight.

 

[Kembafan]

Great hire. Let's goooooooooo!

(I'll be honest, I was going to get excited about any coach we hired, but I truly, really, honestly think Candle is a great hire.)

 

[DoctorWho85]

Is it really Candle? I see zero online about it

 

[FfldCntyFan]

None of us really believe UConn today is a better program than Clemson, Nebraska, Penn State, LSU, FSU yet.... I mean even with our record, I don't think we beat all of those teams this year.

Fixed it for you.

 

[nycscooby]

Their offense is Top 50 in the country, run heavy - but the Defense was 4th in the country in points allowed and 2nd in the country in yards per play! Hell yeah I hope he takes his DC with him and we keep Sammis to be the OC!

His name is Vince Kehres and he has been at Toledo since 2020. Before that he was head coach at D3 powerhouse Mount Union where he had a 95-6 record!

 

[jostar1]

 

[jostar1]

It's just a smoke so far. But there's a lot of it.

No pun intended.

 

[BrysonDeMan]

A couple studs on defense too. MLB with 85 tackles and a few solid secondary players.

top 2026 eligible players from Toledo:
K’Von Sherman (LB) – 6'2", 236 and super productive (85 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks in 2025).
UConn absolutely needs front-seven dudes to replace guys like Diomande if he bolts. He’d be an instant starting ILB / box backer in the AAC.

Malachi Davis (DE) – disruptive edge with 5.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks in just 5 games early in 2025. A long, 6'4" edge with production is gold. Day-1 rotation guy at minimum, likely a starter.

Kenji Christian (RB) – 6'2", ~207, solid efficiency (5.1 YPC) and some receiving chops.
If Victor Rosa + Mel Brown are gone, he’d walk into RB1/RB2 competition. Stylistically a good Candle “big back who can catch” fit.

Braden Awls (S) – athletic safety who has led the team in picks and been around the ball a lot. If UConn loses multiple DBs (Chadwick, Gilbert, etc.), he’d be a plug-and-play back-end leader.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I'm liking Candle. 46 yo and been with Toledo for 17 years or so, HC for 10. Maybe time to move on. Very well spoken. No P4 experience but never a losing season.

This guy has the type of profile that could become the football program's Jim Calhoun. I know, it's silly to think lightning can strike twice,...... but then, the 2014 tournament happened just a few years after the 2011 tournament.

 

[JwittersPAC]

Is it really Candle? I see zero online about it

Does not stop BY to push the rumor. DB has many on speed dial.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Does not stop BY to push the rumor. DB has many on speed dial.

I'm still holding my breath for Mullin or Malzahn, but Candle seems to be a solid hire too.

 

[Huskyforlife]

We shouldn’t jump the gun, AD David Benedict could be flying to Toledo to recruit him in person, might not be done, especially if Iowa State comes calling…

 

[Kolumbo]

This guy has the type of profile that could become the football program's Jim Calhoun. I know, it's silly to think lightning can strike twice,...... but then, the 2014 tournament happened just a few years after the 2011 tournament.

Calhoun was born in Mass, coached at Northeastern for 14 years and came to UConn at 44 yo. It tracks!

 

[Kolumbo]

We shouldn’t jump the gun, AD David Benedict could be flying to Toledo to recruit him in person, might not be done, especially if Iowa State comes calling…

you are probably right but