Arizona State University has announced a new five-year contract for head football coach Kenny Dillingham, placing him among the top earners in the Big 12 conference.

Dillingham, an Arizona State alumnus, took over the program in 2023 and has led the Sun Devils to significant achievements after finishing 3-9 in his first year as HC. Among these achievements, Arizona State’s first-outright conference title since 1997. and a berth in the 1st 12-Team College Football Playoff.

Under his leadership, the team has demonstrated remarkable progress, defying preseason expectations that had them finishing last in the Big 12.

The new contract reflects the university’s commitment to sustaining the momentum built under Dillingham’s guidance.

As the Sun Devils prepare for their upcoming Peach Bowl appearance, the contract extension provides stability and reinforces the university’s confidence in Dillingham’s vision for the program’s future. His extension marks not just a milestone for the coach but a defining moment for the future of Arizona State football.