Arizona State Sun Devils

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Thamel: Kenny Dillingham, Arizona State agree to a new 5-year deal Thamel: Kenny Dillingham, Arizona State agree to a new 5-year deal

Pete Thamel breaks down head football coach Kenny Dillingham and Arizona State finalizing a five-year deal to keep him in Tempe.

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Kenny Dillingham has signed a new contract at Arizona State, which will average $7.5 million over the course of the deal. The staff salary pool is up to $11 million, which puts it near the top of the Big 12, sources told @PeteThamel. Kenny Dillingham has signed a new contract at Arizona State, which will average $7.5 million over the course of the deal. The staff salary pool is up to $11 million, which puts it near the top of the Big 12, sources told @PeteThamel.

Kenny Dillingham signs new 5-year deal with Arizona State Kenny Dillingham signs new 5-year deal with Arizona State

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has signed a new five-year contract that will average nearly $7.5 million over the course of the deal.

Sources: Kenny Dillingham has signed a new contract at Arizona State, which will average $7.5 million over the course of the deal. The staff salary pool is up to $11 million, which puts it near the top of the Big 12. 

The deal remains five years, but there’s incentives to extend the deal up to 10 years. The deal is pending board approval. The heart of this deal was resources for the program, as he prioritized the staff salary and resources for the program. Sources: Kenny Dillingham has signed a new contract at Arizona State, which will average $7.5 million over the course of the deal. The staff salary pool is up to $11 million, which puts it near the top of the Big 12. The deal remains five years, but there’s incentives to extend the deal up to 10 years. The deal is pending board approval. The heart of this deal was resources for the program, as he prioritized the staff salary and resources for the program.

WR Jordyn Tyson leaving Arizona State for NFL draft WR Jordyn Tyson leaving Arizona State for NFL draft

Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has declared for the NFL draft, where he is projected as a top-10 selection.

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Duke redshirt junior offensive tackle Brian Parker II is leaving school early and declaring for the NFL Draft, he tells ESPN. He projects as a potential Day 2 pick and is Mel Kiper’s No. 10 tackle in the 2026 Draft. Parker earned third-team All-American honors in 2025. 

Parker earned second-team All-ACC honors in 2024 and 2025. He leaves school with 33 starts and 2,220 snaps. He will not play against Arizona State in the Sun Bowl. Duke redshirt junior offensive tackle Brian Parker II is leaving school early and declaring for the NFL Draft, he tells ESPN. He projects as a potential Day 2 pick and is Mel Kiper’s No. 10 tackle in the 2026 Draft. Parker earned third-team All-American honors in 2025. Parker earned second-team All-ACC honors in 2024 and 2025. He leaves school with 33 starts and 2,220 snaps. He will not play against Arizona State in the Sun Bowl.

Arizona State star corner Keith Abney II is declaring for the NFL Draft, he tells ESPN. Abney emerged as a first-team All-Big 12 corner in 2025 and is a potential Day 2 pick. Abney finished the year with 12 passes defended, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. 

Abney will not play in the Sun Bowl against Duke. He finishes his career with six interceptions, 21 passes defended and 98 tackles. 

Arizona State star corner Keith Abney II is declaring for the NFL Draft, he tells ESPN. Abney emerged as a first-team All-Big 12 corner in 2025 and is a potential Day 2 pick. Abney finished the year with 12 passes defended, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. Abney will not play in the Sun Bowl against Duke. He finishes his career with six interceptions, 21 passes defended and 98 tackles.

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel take a deep dive into Michigan’s current situation, debate whether Kalen DeBoer is a realistic option, and explore why Kenny Dillingham could be an ahead-of-the-curve hire. Then, the guys shift to College Football Playoff Round 1 previews before closing with a conversation about the Heisman standard and what that honor truly represents. 0:00 - Welcome 0:31 - Where do things stand with Michigan? 3:55 - Does Kalen DeBoer go to Michigan? 13:08 - Michigan vs Alabama: Coaching culture 15:43 - Michigan vs Alabama: Conference factor 21:12 - Who’s next, if a star coach isn’t available? 26:06 - Does Kenny Dillingham go to Michigan? 35:13 - Why Kenny Dillingham could put Michigan ahead 41:33 - CFP Round 1 preview: Alabama vs Oklahoma 49:46 - CFP Round 1 preview: Miami vs Texas A&M 58:17 - CFP Round 1 preview: Tulane vs Ole Miss 1:03:20 - CFP Round 1 preview: James Madison vs Oregon 1:09:07 - Upholding the Heisman standard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025 Team Stats

Passing Yards
211.1
87th
Rushing Yards
189.4
29th
Points For
25.8
82nd
Points Against
23.0
Tied-52nd