Summary
Arizona State University extended the contract of head football coach Kenny Dillingham, securing his position for five more years. This move follows speculation that he might take up a position at the University of Michigan. The decision is aimed at maintaining stability and competitiveness for the team in the Big 12 Conference.
Key Facts
- Kenny Dillingham is the head football coach at Arizona State University (ASU).
- ASU has given Dillingham a five-year contract extension worth an average of $7.5 million per year.
- The extension aims to keep Dillingham in Tempe and ward off interest from Michigan.
- ASU's football team finished the 2025 regular season with an 8-4 record.
- The team will play against Duke in the Sun Bowl on December 31.
- Michigan's coaching position opened due to the firing of Sherrone Moore on December 10.
- ASU aims to maintain recruiting stability and strengthen its program with this decision.
