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Toledo University Hires Winning Coach Mike Jacobs

12/11/2025

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Toledo University hired Mike Jacobs, Toledo University's head football coach, after Jason Candle left for UConn.
Jacobs previously led the Mercer Bears to consecutive Southern Conference titles.
He has a 94-23 career record and guided Mercer to a 20-6 two-season stretch with a top-10 FCS ranking.
Toledo's athletic department cited Jacobs' winning percentage and player development, saying the move aims to stabilize recruiting for the 2026 season.

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Toledo University hired Mike Jacobs, Toledo University's head football coach, after Jason Candle left for UConn.
Jacobs previously led the Mercer Bears to consecutive Southern Conference titles.
He has a 94-23 career record and guided Mercer to a 20-6 two-season stretch with a top-10 FCS ranking.
Toledo's athletic department cited Jacobs' winning percentage and player development, saying the move aims to stabilize recruiting for the 2026 season.