Toledo football coach Jason Candle announced on Wednesday that he recently tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first known case of a coronavirus infection among FBS head coaches.
In his statement, Candle said that he has not yet experienced symptoms. According to the school, the 40-year-old coach was exposed to the virus by an unidentified individual outside of the athletic department who also tested positive.
"I appreciate all the doctors and medical workers who are on the front lines battling the virus," Candle wrote. "I look forward to returning to the team after meeting safety guidelines.