College football is a rapidly evolving sport with NIL (name, image, and likeness), the transfer portal, and pieces moving across the landscape.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!When a program can have stability in the midst of chaos, it is truly special.
Arizona State University is a school in the Big 12 with major stability at head coach.
Kenny Dillingham, 35, has been linked as a potential candidate for the Michigan job since the wild incident with Sherrone Moore led to his firing. Dillingham, who led the Sun Devils to a conference championship and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024, guided ASU to an 8-4 record this season. He doubled down on his loyalty to Arizona State in a press conference, stating that the place is ‘special’ to him.
“I love this place”
MUST WATCH: Kenny Dillingham gets emotional as he reaffirms commitment to ASU and addresses Michigan rumors. pic.twitter.com/AjLdEP8Frl
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29) December 13, 2025
“I love this place,” Dillingham said in becoming emotional.
He took a long pause in expressing this statement, displaying his gratitude for the Sun Devils.
Dillingham and the program are reportedly getting close to an amended contract with a pay raise.
BREAKING: Arizona State and Kenny Dillingham are reportedly close to agreeing on an amended contract that would raise his base compensation.
Read more: https://t.co/4MAzHE15kj pic.twitter.com/GXuIheZVTa
— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) December 13, 2025
Kenny Dillingham and ASU are “close” to reaching a contract extension that would increase his annual base compensation, per @SunDevilSource and @ChrisKarpman
It does not appear Dillingham is headed for Ann Arbor. pic.twitter.com/n4AEDCIMug
— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) December 13, 2025
ASU wants to continue having success with him for years to come.
Stephen M. Smith is a writer for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @CoachingMSmith.
