UConn is finalizing a six-year deal with Toledo's Jason Candle to replace Jim Mora, who left to coach Colorado State, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Saturday.
Candle went 81-44 in 10 seasons at Toledo, with two MAC titles. He also coached the Rockets to a win in his debut as head coach, the Boca Raton Bowl in the 2015 season. Toledo was 8-4 this season and is awaiting a bowl assignment.
The 46-year-old Candle has been the top target of UConn's search since the beginning, sources told Thamel. He visited campus Thursday, and the sides are expected to formalize the deal soon.