Dillingham Leads Big 12 Coach Rankings After Turnaround

Arizona State's football program, led by Kenny Dillingham, achieved an 11-3 season, a Big 12 Championship, and a College Football Playoff appearance, marking a dramatic turnaround from a 3-9 debut year. Dillingham was ranked No. 1 among Big 12 head coaches and has further strengthened his staff by hiring former ASU quarterback Trenton Bourguet as an assistant running backs coach. Texas Tech's Joey McGuire faces heightened expectations to turn his strong recruiting, three straight winning seasons, and a top-ranked transfer class into a conference title. The Big 12 remains unpredictable, with both veteran and rising coaches like BYU's Kalani Sitake and Iowa State’s Matt Campbell earning recognition for maintaining or building strong programs. The shifting landscape highlights the competitiveness and high expectations within the conference. The rankings underscore how rapidly fortunes can change for both coaches and teams in Big 12 football.