Overview
- The agreement is structured as a five-year contract because of Arizona law, includes incentives that can extend it up to 10 years, and is pending board approval, according to ESPN reporting.
- ASU’s staff salary pool rises to roughly $11 million, near the top of the Big 12, with Dillingham’s average annual pay around $7.5 million.
- Dillingham said he never received a formal offer from Michigan, explaining that contact was handled by representatives despite heavy outside speculation.
- The extension removes a leading candidate from Michigan’s search as Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has publicly reaffirmed his focus on the Tide, increasing pressure before the Jan. 2 transfer-portal window.
- Under Dillingham, ASU is 22–16 with a 2024 Big 12 title and CFP appearance; the Sun Devils went 8–4 this season and face Duke in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31.