UConn · Independent
Jason Candle
Head Coach
- Overall Record
- 1-0
- Conference Record
- 0-0
- Buyout
- N/A
- 2027 Recruiting Rank
- N/A
- Hired
- Dec 6, 2025
Buyout details: Hired from Toledo.
Candle starts with commanding win.
Jason Candle kicked off his tenure at UConn with an emphatic 56-7 victory over Lafayette, signaling strong early support. The dominant performance serves as a promising foundation for the season ahead.
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Coaching News Wire
- report2d ago
UConn football sends message with 56-7 evisceration of Lafayette in Jason Candle’s debut
UConn sends message with 56-7 win in Candle's debut.
fox61.com
- confirmed2d ago
UConn football begins Jason Candle era with 56-7 drubbing of Lafayette
Candle era starts with a 56-7 win over Lafayette.
Hartford Courant
- report2d ago
Jason Candle off to a perfect start with UConn blowout victory over Lafayette: Mike Anthony
Candle starts strong with UConn's blowout victory.
CT Insider
- report2d ago
UConn Football HC Jason Candle Lafayette Postgame Press Conference
Candle's postgame presser after Lafayette game.
On3
- report2d ago
New-look UConn routs FCS-member Lafayette 56-7 to begin Jason Candle era
Candle era kicks off with a big win over FCS Lafayette.
ESPN
- confirmed2d ago
UConn lights the Candle era with 56-7 route over Lafayette
UConn celebrates victory over Lafayette in Candle's era.
on3.com
- analysis4d ago
How Jason Candle is approaching his debut as UConn football coach: 'Ready for a checkpoint'
Candle ready for a 'checkpoint' in his debut.
CT Insider
- report4d ago
‘A Drive to be Successful’ – A Conversation with Coach Jason Candle and Provost Pamir Alpay
Candle shares insights with Provost Alpay.
UConn Today
- reportAug 31, 2026
Everything UConn Football HC Jason Candle ahead of Lafayette game week
Candle preps UConn for Lafayette game week.
On3
- reportAug 31, 2026
What an ESPN college football analyst said about UConn coach Jason Candle's future
ESPN analyst speculates on Candle's future, non-football related.
newstimes.com
- reportAug 31, 2026
What an ESPN college football analyst said about UConn's Jason Candle
ESPN analyst comments on UConn's Candle but it's not football news.
CT Insider
- analysisAug 26, 2026
UConn football notes: Jason Candle dishes on QB competition, state of college football
Candle talks QB competition and state of college football.
Hartford Courant
- reportAug 25, 2026
UConn football head coach Jason Candle speaks on QB battle
Candle talks about the competitive QB battle ahead.
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
- reportAug 25, 2026
UConn football head coach Jason Candle speaks on QB battle
Candle talks about the QB battle ahead of the season.
fox61.com
- reportAug 16, 2026
UConn Football Coach Jason Candle Already Showing Strong Connection with Players
Candle connects well with UConn players, but not relevant.
roundtable.io
- reportAug 16, 2026
UConn Football Coach Jason Candle Already Showing Strong Connection with Players
Candle is building strong connections with UConn players.
Yahoo Sports
- reportAug 16, 2026
Jason Candle pleased with UConn football’s pursuit of consistency at training camp
Candle pleased with UConn's focus on consistency in camp.
fox61.com
- reportAug 15, 2026
UConn has three QBs fighting to start. Jason Candle isn’t tipping his hand
Three QBs at UConn are competing, but Candle is secretive.
CT Insider
- reportAug 12, 2026
HANDS-ON: Jason Candle’s UConn Football ERA DISCUSSED—QB's In Spotlight On Day 4 Of Camp
Discussing UConn's QB situation isn't about coaching.
fox61.com
- analysisAug 12, 2026
HANDS-ON: Jason Candle’s UConn Football ERA DISCUSSED—QB's In Spotlight On Day 4 Of Camp
Candle's UConn era discussed, spotlight on QB during camp.
WBIR