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Kenny Dillingham remains one of college football's most-talked about coaches in the 2025 season. After leading the Sun Devils to a College Football Playoff appearance in his second year at the helm, he reiterated that he's not going to be leaving Tempe.
While some would think he's crazy to pass up a bigger opportunity, Dillingham put everything into perspective during an interview with KMVP radio in Phoenix. The Scottsdale native leaned into family reasons and less about ASU being a national contender.
“My next door neighbor is my sister. My parents live three doors down. My wife’s parents were five doors down," Dillingham noted. Needless to say, he's set on staying home and doing what he loves. "Having family support here is a really cool thing,” he added.
“My next door neighbor is my sister. My parents live three doors down.”
Kenny Dillingham addressing the report this week that he told players he’ll be returning as coach next season at ASU. https://t.co/1IVwxbsT0L
Dillingham has Arizona State competing and winning at a high level. He's living out a coach's dream doing it all in his own backyard. That's a factor money can't buy
“I know the things that I want. I know my goals. I know what’s needed to achieve those things personally and professionally,” Dillingham said. “I don't really worry about anything but our players." He went on to say, "I just keep my head down and try to do the best job that I can for our players.”
The outside noise hasn't bothered Dillingham, who has led ASU to a 20-15 record in three short years. This season hasn't lived up to expectations due to many injuries, but it's clear the Sun Devils are on par to be a threat in the Big 12 for years to come.
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