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Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham had a loaded statement for walk-ons

TEMPE — Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham made an honest decision to inform some walk-on players they will not make the 105 cap, allowing these athletes to look into the portal.

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Arizona State Sun Devils Well-Represented in CFB Top 150 for 2025

The Sun Devils of Arizona State return 18 starters this season, and two of those talented players have been ranked among the Top 150 players for 2025, according to CBSSports.com writer Blake Brockermeyer.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Sun Devils to Host Polarizing Former 5-Star Transfer WR

As one of the youngest head coaches in the nation, Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham has made a name for himself by being bold when it comes to his approach to the game.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / April 17

Arizona State coach has great response after players enter transfer portal

Kenny Dillingham understands that the transfer portal is now part of the game. Arizona State's 34-year-old head coach has embraced all aspects of the portal, and has gone out of his way to help players find landing spots with other teams.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Arizona State Lands Top DE Recruit for 2026 Class

2026 DE Julian Hugo added his name to the list of fellow recruits in Arizona State’s recruiting class by committing to the Sun Devils today. At 6-foot-4, 250 pounds, Hugo was sold on Arizona State because of the culture that coach Kenny Dillingham has created, which is based on a belief in team and family.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Heartland College Sports / April 10

Arizona State Lands Commitment From Coveted 2026 EDGE Prospect

Arizona’s 2026 recruiting class is beginning to catch fire, and after another commitment on Thursday, the Sun Devils are safely inside the top 20. Julian Hugo, a highly sought-after three-star prospect from Cibolo, Texas, committed to Kenny Dillingham and the Sun Devils, giving them 10 commitments for the class.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / April 8

Arizona State adds 2 football commits ahead of transfer portal window

Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham will be back in his happy place this month when the college football transfer portal re-opens on April 16.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / April 5

ASU football secure 4-star DB recruit Jalen Willaims from Georgia

TEMPE – The recruits just keep piling in for Arizona State football. ASU secured its seventh overall commitment from the 2026 class in defensive back Jalen Williams.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Heartland College Sports / April 1

Kenny Dillingham Has a Message for NFL Teams Wary of Drafting Cam Skattebo

It’s officially April, which means the 2025 NFL Draft is just a few weeks from getting underway at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. There are several Big 12 players in contention to go in the first few rounds, and one of them is Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Kenny Dillingham Reacts to Deion Sanders, Colorado Extension

It was a great season for the Colorado Buffaloes and head coach Deion Sanders. They went 9-4 overall, 7-2 in Big 12 games, and appeared in the Alamo Bowl, their first bowl game appearance since 2020.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Kenny Dillingham's 'Annoying' Motivational Tactics at Arizona State Practice Cause Reaction

In the first spring practice for the Arizona State Sun Devils, a surprising song rose over the sounds of whistles and the cracking of helmets. Head Coach

College Football News / Burn City Sports / March 25

ASU’s Kenny Dillingham pranks team in first spring practice

TEMPE –It’s the first spring practice at Kajakawa practice fields for the Big 12 champion Arizona State football. ASU entered 2024 as the uniramous pick to finish last in the conference and shocked the world by running the table.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / March 25

Coach vs. Coach: Deion Sanders/Kenny Dillingham

The winter of 2022 was a busy and exciting time for new head coaching hires in the college football world. Two of these were Deion Sanders at Colorado and Kenny Dillingham at Arizona State.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / March 13

Arizona State represented on EA College Football 26

TEMPE – Activate the Valley has been the calling card for Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham since he arrived in Tempe over two years ago.

Dillingham makes Dbacks Torey Lovullo a believer with message

With Spring Training underway, the Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing for its ninth season with manager Torey Lovullo in the captain seat. Lovullo, during spring training, likes to bring in guest speakers to speak with the team before the start of the season to motivate his group for a grueling 162-game season.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / February 20

ASU’s Kenny Dillingham will be the 2025 Pat’s Run race starter

The 21st annual Pat’s Run has its official race starter, and his presence will activate not only the event but the valley. Arizona State head football coach Kenny Dillingham announced Thursday on the Pat Tillman Foundation X account that he will be the race starter for the Pat’s Run.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / February 20

ASU football meet-and-greet to aid NIL program at Tempe restaurant

The Big 12 Champs are celebrating big, and Sun Devils fans have a chance to join. Arizona State football is coming off its best season in decades, winning the conference and making it to the College Football Playoffs.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / February 19

Former ASU quarterback named assistant coach for upcoming season

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham adds a new coach to his staff that Sun Devils fans will recognize. Former ASU quarterback Trenton Bourguet seemingly will join Dillingham as an assistant running backs coach heading into next season, according to Bourguet X’s account bio.

College Football News / Burn City Sports / January 26

Kenny Dillingham embodies Arizona culture, makes Barrett-Jackson appearance

Arizona State Football head coach Kenny Dillingham doesn’t just represent Arizona: He is Arizona. The Phoenix native rescued ASU’s program from self-imposed catastrophe in his second season as coach, bringing the Sun Devils to prominence as one of the best teams in college football.

Arizona State HC wanted focus on team in CFP, not his contract

You may not have heard about it, but Arizona State head football coach Kenny Dillingham got paid over the holidays. There's a reason you didn't hear much about his contract extension, too. That's the way he wanted it.

Arizona State loses three more players to transfer portal after Peach Bowl loss

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Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / January 5

After Arizona State lineman enters transfer portal, Kenny Dillingham has great response

When the winter college football transfer portal window opened on Dec. 9, Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham made it clear he would help his players find the best landing spot — and he would let potential transfers remain on the team through the playoffs.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1

Kenny Dillingham shares rough quote after Arizona State’s loss

Kenny Dillingham gave a rough quote after his Arizona State Sun Devils lost a heartbreaker to the Texas Longhorns in their College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Wednesday.

College Football News / Field Level Media / January 1

Arizona State extends Kenny Dillingham's contract

Arizona State, on the eve of its first appearance in the College Football Playoff, rewarded coach Kenny Dillingham with a contract extension. Sun Devils athletic director Graham Rossini announced the move Tuesday in Atlanta, where No.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / December 26

What Kenny Dillingham said about Arizona State's Peach Bowl matchup vs. Texas

Arizona State has been here before. Picked to finish last in the Big 12 with incredibly long odds to even qualify for a bowl game, Kenny Dillingham's football team stunned the college football world by winning the Big 12 and earning a berth in the College Football Playoff.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7

Kenny Dillingham has message for CFP committee after blowout win

Kenny Dillingham has message for CFP committee after Arizona State's blowout win

That’s a fair point by Dillingham.

No. 15 Arizona State owns Big 12 title game with rout of No. 16 Iowa State

Watch: RB Cam Skattebo's massive first half gives Arizona State commanding Big 12 championship game lead

Watch: Bold fourth-down call pays off for Arizona State in Big 12 championship game

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

Kenny Dillingham had awesome gesture for Arizona State staff

Kenny Dillingham has earned some extra money in his second season at Arizona State, and the head coach is sharing the wealth. Dillingham earned a $200,000 bonus after Arizona State won its ninth game of the season with a victory over BYU last Saturday.