"He getting fired tmrw": Fans have wild reaction to Kenny Dillingham's massive extension with Arizona State before Peach Bowl

College football fans reacted wildly to Kenny Dillingham’s huge Arizona State extension ahead of Wednesday's Peach Bowl. Dillingham has secured a massive contract extension from Arizona State University, just a day before the Sun Devils take on Texas in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Peach Bowl, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

The new deal is officially a five-year contract but includes a performance-based pathway to stretch it into a 10-year agreement, per sources. While Arizona law limits state school contracts to five years, the incentives embedded in this deal provide a unique structure that allows for long-term stability.

Fans were quick to share their reactions online, with one posting on X (formerly Twitter):

"He getting fired tmrw.”

“Gonna be regretting it by tomorrow,” another wrote.

“Kenny right now,” a fan wrote.

“Yeah he's gone,” one fan wrote.

“Very smart to get deal done before they’re blown out tomorrow,” another wrote.

“He will be coaching somewhere else at a real program within 5 years anyway,” another wrote.

With this extension, Dillingham joins the top tier of Big 12 coaches in terms of salary, solidifying Arizona State’s commitment to its coach as the program eyes a bright future.

Arizona State rewards Kenny Dillingham after championship-winning season

Arizona State Athletic Director Graham Rossini announced a contract extension for coach Kenny Dillingham during a New Year’s Eve party in Atlanta. So, what prompted Arizona State to reward Dillingham with this extension?

Dillingham has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for the Sun Devils football program. After enduring a disappointing 3-9 record in his debut season, ASU surged to an impressive 11-2 mark this year, capped by a Big 12 title in the school’s first full season in the conference.

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham - Source: Imagn

Preseason predictions from the media had ASU finishing last in the Big 12, but Dillingham defied the odds, guiding the team to exceed all expectations.

Under his leadership, running back Cam Skattebo earned a fifth-place finish in the Heisman Trophy voting, while redshirt freshman quarterback Sam Leavitt has already landed on early watchlists for the 2025 Heisman.

Nonetheless, Dillingham’s commitment to his staff was also evident—offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo and defensive coordinator Brian Ward both signed three-year extensions in November before Dillingham himself secured his new deal.