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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Several national media prognosticators in college football have thrown different names in the rumor mill to fill the head coaching vacancy at the University of Michigan. Sherrone Moore was fired and detained because of an off-field issue, and Kenny Dillingham is one of the names tossed into the mix. Dillingham, 35, is having success in the Big 12 coaching at Arizona State University. He guided the program to a conference championship and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024, while leading it to an 8-4 record this season. Media pundits feel as though Dillingham would be the perfect choice for the Wolverines; however, he has consistently doubled down on his commitment to the Sun Devils in multiple press conferences.
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Dillingham was emotional at one presser, calling ASU a ‘special place’ and dove into how much he loves it.
He continued that passion in Tuesday’s media availability by stating his responsibility is to be there for those with him.
Kenny Dillingham was asked if there is any part of him that wants to ease Sun Devil fans nerves surrounding his name in the Michigan coaching search.
His response:
“My job is to do whatever I can for the people that are with me…I love it here. I’ve said that since day one.… pic.twitter.com/j1kbV5tpgA
— Blake Niemann (@Blakes_Take2) December 16, 2025
“My job is to do whatever I can for the people that are with me…I love it here,” Dillingham said. “I’ve said that since day one. That’s absolutely never changing. Absolutely never changing. That piece is never changing.”
Dillingham is standing firm on his love for ASU, regardless of rumors linking him to the Michigan job.
He is currently getting his team prepared to face Duke in the Sun Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
Stephen M. Smith is a writer for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @CoachingMSmith.
