Jason Candle is 4-5 at UConn since 2026 and 85-49 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season4-5Conf 0-0
At UConn4-5Conf 0-0 · since 2026
Last 3 seasons4-5Conf 0-0
Career85-49Conf 61-28 · 12 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
UConn won 42.0% of its games before he arrived (32.8% in conference). His career win rate is +21.4 pts against that (+35.8 pts in conference).
Bio
- Alma mater
- Mount Union
- Calls plays
- Yes
- Background
- Offense
- First-time head coach
- No
Head Coaching Seasons
11 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8-4 | Mid-American | 6.2 | 6.0 | 25.8 | 18.5 | - | L 22-27 Bush's Boca Raton Bowl vs Louisville | |
| 2024 | 8-5 | Mid-American | -2.0 | -2.5 | 24.5 | 26.3 | - | W 48-46 GameAbove Sports Bowl vs Pittsburgh | |
| 2023 | 11-3 | Mid-American | 0.8 | 3.7 | 25.5 | 21.7 | - | L 15-16 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl vs Wyoming | |
| 2022 | 9-5 | Mid-American | -3.4 | -3.7 | 25.7 | 27.9 | - | Conference champion; W 21-19 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl vs Liberty | |
| 2021 | 7-6 | Mid-American | 0.4 | 6.9 | 29.0 | 20.7 | - | L 24-31 Bahamas Bowl vs Middle Tennessee | |
| 2020 | 4-2 | Mid-American | - | -3.6 | 29.5 | 33.0 | - | - | |
| 2019 | 6-6 | Mid-American | -16.2 | -13.7 | 25.6 | 38.4 | - | - | |
| 2018 | 7-6 | Mid-American | -1.6 | 2.0 | 35.2 | 34.4 | - | L 32-35 MAKERS WANTED BAHAMAS BOWL vs Florida International | |
| 2017 | 11-3 | Mid-American | 3.8 | 6.6 | 32.2 | 25.7 | - | Conference champion; L 0-34 DOLLAR GENERAL BOWL vs App State | |
| 2016 | 9-4 | Mid-American | 5.0 | 12.3 | 40.6 | 27.4 | - | L 28-31 RAYCOM MEDIA CAMELLIA BOWL vs App State | |
| 2015 | 1-0 | Mid-American | 10.2 | 7.7 | 30.4 | 21.8 | - | W 32-17 MARMOT BOCA RATON BOWL vs Temple |
UConn Staff, 2026
23- Jason CandleHead Coach
- Marquel BlackwellAssistant Coach - Co-Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
- Nunzio CampanileOffensive Coordinator
- Ryan ManalacDefensive Coordinator
- Pat CashmoreSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Joe SchaeferAssistant Coach - Defensive Line
- Mickey JacobsAssistant Coach - Linebackers
- John MorookianAssistant Coach - Offensive Line
- Rod ChanceAssistant Coach - Pass Game Coordinator / Cornerbacks
- Nate ColeAssistant Coach - Running Backs
- Jay AndersonAssistant Coach - Safeties
- Max WrayAssistant Coach - Tight Ends
- Kerry DixonAssistant Coach - Wide Receivers
- Daryl ElyAssistant Defensive Backs Coach
- Bo ButtermoreAssistant Linebackers Coach
- Phill GuardAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Nik KesselAssistant Special Teams Coach
- Junior CollinsAssistant Wide Receivers Coach
- Brooks JenkinsDefensive Tackles Coach
- Corbin GreenAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Mike FioritoAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Christian KlinecAssociate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
- Brad BicheyDirector of Football Strength and Conditioning
Transfer Portal at UConn
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 12
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | 57 | +3 |
