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UConn is zeroing in on its next football coach.

The Huskies have been targeting Jason Candle, who has sustained success at Toledo, to replace Jim Mora. WFSB-TV’s Erin Connolly reported Friday night that Candle will be the next coach, citing an anonymous source. Other reports indicated Candle had interviewed and emerged as the leading candidate and UConn was waiting for his answer.

UConn officials could not be reached for comment on the reports.

Candle would bring a proven head coaching track record at a time when UConn, trying to get an invite to a power conference such as the Big 12 or the ACC, needs to keep its football momentum.

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