While he stays linked to Michigan, 247Sports' Chris Karpman reported that Dillingham and Arizona State are nearing an agreement on new contract terms. Since taking over as head coach in 2023, the Sun Devils have gone 22-16 and even made a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024.

Between the Sam Leavitt saga that is likely going to end in a transfer out of the program, special teams coordinator Charlie Ragle stepping aside due to health reasons, a 23-7 loss to Arizona in the Territorial Cup, and continued rumors surrounding Kenny Dillingham's future in Tempe, things could be going better for the Sun Devils.

Well, I think we all thought the rumors of a potential Kenny Dillingham departure were all but squashed — until today. It still feels like

Dillingham, 35, is now the Arizona State head coach and considered a candidate for Michigan’s head coaching vacancy. Dillingham was Chaparral’s quarterbacks coach from 2007-12 and then offensive coordinator in 2013 before taking a job as an analyst at his alma mater, Arizona State, from 2014-15.

Josh Pate of ESPN listed Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham as being 'tailor-made' to replace Sherrone Moore at Michigan.