Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham sparked a viral moment when he publicly asked for support—and it delivered: a $10 million gift that fuels his mission to rebuild the Sun Devils and chase a College Football Playoff spot. The donation underscores how strong leadership and clear vision can rally donors, while also highlighting the broader debate over athlete support. Meanwhile, Michigan AD Warde Manuel confirms he’s staying put, offering stability amid swirling speculation, and top recruit David Gabriel Georges tightens his decision between Ohio State and Tennessee—two programs poised to reshape the college football landscape.

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Big 12 preseason honors roll out with Arizona State’s C.J. Fite and Omarion Miller making waves—Fite a loyal veteran, Miller a high-profile newcomer stepping into big shoes. Arizona’s Noah Fifita also gets recognition, while the conference skips its usual preseason poll. Top individual awards go to BYU’s LJ Martin (Offensive Player of the Year), Texas Tech’s A.J. Holmes Jr. (Defensive Player of the Year), and Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker (Newcomer of the Year). With hype high, the real test begins when the season kicks off.

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Michigan nearly landed Kenny Dillingham in a dramatic July pitch—made while he dined with family in Scottsdale—after Sherrone Moore’s exit, but Dillingham stayed put at Arizona State, where he’s turned the program around from rock bottom to a playoff contender. He’s focused on elevating ASU beyond average, improving facilities, smart transfers, and NFL development, all while his family stood ready to relocate with him if he’d taken the Michigan job. He’s got his sights set on building something bigger than just keeping pace—he wants to lead the charge.

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Arizona’s Brent Brennan rockets from 15th to 6th in the Big 12 coach rankings after a breakout nine-win season and a Territorial Cup win over Arizona State — mirroring last year’s meteoric rise of Kenny Dillingham, who now slips to third after injury woes dented his team’s 2024 playoff run. BYU’s Kalani Sitake tops the list, followed by Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire, TCU’s Sonny Dykes, and Houston’s Willie Fritz — signaling a fiercely competitive Big 12 heading into 2026.

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