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Kenny Dillingham on Florida State football coach candidates lists

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham has resurfaced on the radar of Florida State’s search for a new football leader, following the Seminoles’ abrupt dismissal of Mike Novell last month. Dillingham, who spent two seasons (2020–2021) as Florida State’s offensive coordinator under Novell, brings deep institutional knowledge of the program’s culture and challenges.

Though he led ASU to a Big 12 championship and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024, the Sun Devils’ recent struggles—including a close but costly loss to BYU—have fueled speculation about his long-term satisfaction with the program. Reports suggest Florida State officials are intrigued by his offensive expertise and fresh personnel approach, though his close ties to Novell and ASU’s status as his alma mater could complicate any potential move.

At 36, Dillingham has also publicly criticized ASU’s resource allocation, raising questions about whether he might prioritize a program willing to invest more aggressively in its future.

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