Last week, Arizona State head football coach Kenny Dillingham was asked about working a contract extension given the Sun Devils' unprecedented turnaround this season. He said he was more worried about his coaching staff than himself.

With Arizona State leading 28-25 late in the game, it was on Kenny Dillingham and the Sun Devils to run out the last 58 seconds of the clock to end the game. They got most of the

Kenny Dillingham on BYU head coach Kalani Sitake: "He's one of the best defensive minds in football. I've played him multiple times...He's definitely top three of just best people in the profession from a head coaching perspective." pic.twitter.com/0WLQEQwmz8

Lanning and the Ducks have gone for unexpected onside kicks multiple times over the last few years, including once this year against the Ohio State Buckeyes where the kicker aimed straight for a front-line player, drilled him in the stomach, and had an Oregon player hop on the ball.

Kenny Dillingham has Arizona State on the rise. The Sun Devils now control their destiny for a spot in the conference title game in Dillingham's second season.

Big 12 coach rankings ranked Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham last in conference before the season. His Sun Devils now have a path to Big 12 title.

At 34, Kenny Dillingham may leave Arizona State over poor support, eyeing bigger roles beyond his current position. Dillingham has a bright future ahead.