Arizona State Coach Kenny Dillingham Earns Record $3M+ Bonuses Surpassing Jim Harbaugh

Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham has set a record by earning over $3.056 million in bonuses for the 2024-25 school year, surpassing the previous high bonuses paid to Michigan's John Harbaugh for his 2023-24 national championship win. Dillingham's bonuses include $2.604 million for on-field achievements after leading the Sun Devils to an 11-3 record, a Big 12 Conference title, and a No. 4 seed in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, where they lost in a quarterfinal game to Texas in overtime. Additionally, he earned at least $502,500 in academic bonuses linked to team academic progress and scholarship achievements, a rare inclusion in college football contracts. This bonus haul exceeds the base salary of several FBS head coaches and follows an extension that raised his base pay to $5.8 million. At 35 years old, Dillingham's success and lucrative contract reflect the bright future and prosperity awaiting him and the Arizona State football program. He also shared $300,000 of his bonus with his coaching staff to help retain assistants, underscoring his commitment to building a strong team.