As a young coach, Kenny Dillingham learned a lot from Iowa State's Matt Campbell. When Dillingham was an assistant at Auburn, he had the opportunity to go study at a college football program for two days.

The Sun Devils, who defeated BYU to keep their storybook journey alive, have mirrored their coach. Fun. Passionate. And a little reckless.

Two years ago, on Nov. 27, 2022, Kenny Dillingham was introduced as the new Arizona State head football coach. It was a job not many wanted. The cloud of an NCAA investigation was still hovering and penalties had not been doled out yet. The fan base was frustrated at the direction of the program under the previous leadership.

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham is one of the hottest head coaching prospects in all of college football. Dillingham, 34, took over his alma

In a college football season filled with superb coaching jobs, few have been better than Kenny Dillingham's work at Arizona State. On the heels of back-to-back 3-9 seasons, Dillingham has led the Sun Devils to nine wins in their first 11 games.

Perhaps no one better understands the significance of Arizona State’s win over BYU Saturday than Kenny Dillingham. A Phoenix native, ASU grad and the current head coach of the Sun Devils, Dillingham has seen plenty of highs and lows over his 34 years observing the program.

Kenny Dillingham has Arizona State on the rise. The Sun Devils now control their destiny for a spot in the conference title game in Dillingham's second season.

With Arizona State football turning heads this season, some may wonder if HC Kenny Dillingham is in line for a contract extension.

No. 16 Arizona State finished the 2023 season at 3-9, taking a 59-23 beating from rival Arizona to conclude the season. Running back Cam Skattebo — who transferred from Sacramento State prior to the 2023 season — was fighting the Wildcats alone,

Kenny Dillingham was set to receive a $200,000 bonus for winning his ninth game of the season, but he has decided to give the money to his staff instead.