Why Promising Young College Football Coach Turned Down Michigan
Summary
Kenny Dillingham, the head coach of Arizona State's football team, chose to stay at ASU instead of accepting a job offer from Michigan. Michigan then hired Kyle Whittingham, who coached Utah for 20 years.Key Facts
- Kenny Dillingham is 36 years old and has coached ASU since 2023.
- In 2024, Dillingham led ASU to an 11-3 record, winning the Big 12 championship and reaching the College Football Playoff.
- Dillingham’s first season at ASU in 2023 was 3-9.
- In 2025, ASU went 8-5 under Dillingham.
- Dillingham decided to stay at ASU because he is happy coaching there, even though Michigan is a more prestigious program.
- Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham after Dillingham declined their offer.
- Whittingham coached Utah from 2005 to 2025 with a record of 177 wins and 88 losses.
- Both coaches have previously turned down offers from bigger programs earlier in their careers.
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