Kenny Dillingham Expresses Fury After Controversial Ending to Arizona State-BYU Game

In a dramatic and controversial finish to the Arizona State Sun Devils vs. BYU Cougars game on Saturday, Arizona State’s head coach, Kenny Dillingham, voiced his displeasure with officials after a last-second ruling threatened to spoil his team’s victory. The Sun Devils were leading 28-25 with only 58 seconds remaining, poised to run out the clock and secure the win. However, after draining most of the clock on a crucial 4th down, the officials stopped the play, ruling that a second remained on the clock. This decision allowed BYU a final chance to pull off a dramatic win.

Fans, who had already stormed the field and celebrated by tearing down the goalposts, were in disbelief when the ruling was announced. The situation escalated with Dillingham confronting the referees in a heated exchange, expressing frustration over the call. Despite the officials’ decision being reviewed and upheld, the confrontation became a defining moment of the game, capturing the attention of viewers nationwide.

Once the confusion cleared and the fans were moved back into the stands, BYU had one last shot to win with a Hail Mary attempt. The pass was caught by Chase Roberts, but he was tackled just short of the goal line, sealing the Sun Devils’ victory. The emotional outburst from Dillingham, captured in a now-viral video, became the game’s most talked-about moment, drawing attention on social media with over 200,000 views.

Ultimately, Dillingham and Arizona State secured the win, improving their season record to 9-2. The Sun Devils, who were initially picked to finish last in the Big 12, now have their sights set on a spot in the Big 12 Championship and possibly even the College Football Playoff. Dillingham’s passionate response to the game’s ending only highlighted his intense coaching style, making it clear why his team is one of the most exciting stories of the season.