Kenny Dillingham, the head coach of Arizona State, is optimistic about the football program’s future. Dillingham believes that Arizona State has the potential to capitalize on NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities and the transfer portal, especially after the Sun Devils’ recent College Football Playoff appearance. He contends that college football powerhouses are not permanent, suggesting that new programs can rise to prominence in each era.
“Every decade there’s a team,” Dillingham said. “2000 to 2010, Oregon showed up. 2011 to 2020, Clemson showed up.”
Dillingham then shifted the focus to his vision for Arizona State’s future, posing the question of which team will define the 2020-2030 era and inspire the next generation. He expressed his belief that Arizona State could become that program. These comments, shared on X by Adam Breneman, ignited a conversation about Arizona State’s potential to achieve elite status in college football
Dillingham’s plan involves utilizing Arizona State’s strengths, such as its excellent facilities, access to recruits in the Southwest, and an expanding fan base. He became ASU’s head coach in November 2022, holding the distinction of being the youngest head coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) at that time. In his second season, the Sun Devils achieved an 11-win season, and won the Big conference
