Perhaps no one better understands the significance of Arizona State’s win over BYU Saturday than Kenny Dillingham. A Phoenix native, ASU grad and the current head coach of the Sun Devils, Dillingham has seen plenty of highs and lows over his 34 years observing the program.

The chaos in college football involving premature field stormings continued this weekend when Arizona State fans rushed the field and tore down the goal posts

The Sun Devils, who defeated BYU to keep their storybook journey alive, have mirrored their coach. Fun. Passionate. And a little reckless.

So on fourth-and-goal from the BYU 49-yard line, and after two delay of game penalties to eat more clock, Leavitt rolled out, had to escape the pass rush and heaved the ball into the stands behind the ASU bench.

Kalani Sitake and Kenny Dillingham are birds of a feather. The two men grew up as rabid fans of the schools they now pilot as head football coaches, and their BYU and Arizona State squads have defied all expectations in 2024 to jump into the thick of the Big 12 championship race.

Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham got forced to hold off on celebrating the BYU win due to a stunning referee decision.