Kenny Dillingham gets a new contract with the Arizona State football player
The Arizona football coach Kenny Dillingham has been mentioned as a candidate for other jobs this off-season. Dillingham takes his name out of the race. Arizona State Head Coach signed a contract extension with the Sun Devils, per On3.
Dillingham and his staff will be paid very well with his new contract.
“Specifically, the salary cap is up to $11 million, which puts him at the very top of the Big 12. His new contract will average $7.5 million over the course of the contract,” Pete Nakos reported.
Arizona State won the Big 12 Championship during the 2024 season. The Sun Devils followed that up this year with an 8-win season.
The Sun Devils play Duke on Dec. 31 in the Sun Bowl. Duke won the ACC Championship this season but missed the College Football Playoff.
Kenny Dillingham left his mark at Arizona State
Dillingham has led the Arizona State program since the 2023 season. He is from Arizona and has become a favorite among Sun Devils fans.
The school’s best coaching season was 2024. With star quarterback Kam Skateb, Arizona State football reached the CFP. The Sun Devils received a bye after winning the Big 12, but lost a thriller to Texas.
Dillingham was seen as the top contender in Michigan, following the firing of Sharon Moore for cause. The Arizona State coach spoke about his commitment to the Sun Devils after beginning to be linked to the Wolverines. He graduated from Arizona State.
“I love this place,” Dillingham told the outlet. “It doesn’t change how I feel here. It doesn’t change that my sister is next door. It doesn’t change that my parents live three doors down. … (Michigan) is one of the best jobs in America, it’s an amazing brand, an iconic brand, so it’s a great opportunity for somebody.”
Dillingham has won 19 games since the start of the 2024 season. He has a total of 22 wins with the Sun Devils. Dillingham also worked as an assistant at several other places, including Oregon and Florida State.
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