- Program
- Arizona State
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2022
- Conference
- Big 12
- Education
- Arizona State University (Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies: Business and Communication, 2013)
Profile
Kenny Dillingham returned to Arizona State as the program’s 26th head coach on Nov. 27, 2022, becoming the first modern-era alumnus to hold the post. In three seasons he rebuilt a moribund program into a Big 12 champion (2024) and Peach Bowl participant, following earlier coordinator stops at Oregon, Florida State, Auburn and Memphis. Renowned for high-yardage, high-scoring offenses and quarterback development, Dillingham’s résumé includes coordinating Memphis’ nation-leading 2018 offense and a Broyles Award nomination as Oregon’s offensive coordinator in 2022.
Coaching Approach
Constructs offenses that emphasize quarterback development and explosive, complementary balance between run and pass; adapts scheme to personnel (evidenced by success with different quarterbacks at Auburn, Florida State and Oregon), leverages efficiency metrics—his Oregon unit ranked among national leaders in EPA and per-play measures—and combines that scheming with persistent, detail-oriented recruiting and NIL awareness.
Career Highlights
- Named Arizona State’s 26th head coach on Nov. 27, 2022
- Led ASU to a Big 12 championship and Peach Bowl appearance in 2024
- 2022 Broyles Award nominee as Oregon offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Oregon (2022 season referenced in sources)
Sources
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