Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham became emotional Saturday when reiterating his love for his alma mater, where he's hoping to finalize an enhanced contract, amid reports that he's a top target for the vacancy at Michigan .

Speaking to reporters following a bowl practice in Tempe, Dillingham said of Arizona State, "I love this place," before choking back tears. Dillingham grew up near ASU's campus, attended school there and returned as the team's head coach in late 2022.

He said his agent and Arizona State are in communication about a revised contract.

"They sent my agent one after the last game at some point," Dillingham said. "... I'm not really involved in that. That's kind of my team. I coach football."

Dillingham became the subject of speculation for the Michigan job late Fr

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