Kenny Dillingham
Head coach
Fourth season, and an Arizona State graduate. Took the programme from 3-9 to a Big 12 title and a College Football Playoff place in two years.
Big 12 · Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record2-2
Coaching staff
ASU coaches
Kenny Dillingham enters a fourth season with both coordinators retained, which is unusual for a programme that has improved this quickly.
Leadership
Offense
Marcus Arroyo
Offensive coordinator
Third season, having joined when Dillingham took the job. Previously head coach at UNLV.
Defense
Brian Ward
Defensive coordinator
Fourth season, having arrived with Dillingham in 2023.
Staff details reflect the 2026 season as announced by the program and the Big 12. Rosters move through the transfer portal year-round, so check the official program site for the definitive list.
Staff coverage
Arizona State listed coaching roles
This profile lists 3 staff members for Arizona State. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 1; Leadership: 1; Offense: 1.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Arizona State football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Arizona State?
Kenny Dillingham is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-09-01.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 3 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Who are Arizona State's coordinators in 2026?
Marcus Arroyo runs the offence in a third season and Brian Ward the defence in a fourth, both having arrived with Dillingham. Retaining a staff through a rapid rise is unusual, since assistants at improving programmes are typically hired away.
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