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.

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.

While the Cougars and Sun Devils are set to face off Saturday in one of the most important games in either program’s history — the winner would essentially eject the other out of the conference title game picture — Sitake still had plenty of praise for his young coaching counterpart.

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.

Since Kenny Dillingham took over at Arizona State two years ago, he has emphasized process over outcome. Just over 20 games into his tenure, Dillingham's mess

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