Overview
- AL.com reports Dillingham told his players in recent days he is not leaving, with a parent quoted by Sun Devil Source saying he pledged to be at Arizona State next year.
- Oddsmakers continue to link him to Auburn after Hugh Freeze’s firing, with BetOnline listing Dillingham at 3/1 and SportsLine placing him among the leading candidates.
- Dillingham has publicly said his priority is Arizona State and cautioned about coaching volatility, urging focus on long-term work rather than short-term hype.
- He received a five-year extension that runs through 2029 with a path to 2034, and reports place his pay at about $7.44 million this season with significant bonus potential.
- He previously served as Auburn’s offensive coordinator in 2019 and has led ASU’s turnaround, including an 11–3 Big 12 title season in 2024 and a 6–3 record this year.