Arizona State has hired Oregon offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham as its next football coach, the school announced on Sunday. Dillingham, an Arizona State alum, has overseen a Ducks offense that has fielded one of the most productive units in the country this season, averaging 511.2 yards per game (No. 3 in the FBS), 7.07 yards per play (No. 5 in the FBS) and 40.2 points per game (No. 4 in the FBS).
Dillingham takes over the program after Arizona State fired Herm Edwards earlier this season amid a 1-2 start and ongoing NCAA investigation into illegal recruiting practices during the COVID-19 dead period.
“It is an honor and a privilege to be named the head coach at Arizona State University,” Dillingham said. “This is a special place to myself and my wife who is also a graduate. I truly believe the team we will build here is one that the state of Arizona and all Sun Devils can rally behind and be proud of as it will take everyone in the valley to help this program achieve the level of success it is due. I am excited to get to work and promise no one will work harder than the staff we will put together.”
Sources: Arizona State working to finalize an deal to make Oregon OC Kenny Dillingham the next coach. He’s a graduate with strong ties to the state.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 27, 2022
Oregon OC Kenny Dillingham has emerged as the leading candidate to be Arizona State’s next head coach, sources tell @SINow. Deal being finalized.
Dillingham, a 32-year-old who is an alum of ASU, was long-expected to be the Sun Devils’ top choice.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 27, 2022