The Sun Devils, who defeated BYU to keep their storybook journey alive, have mirrored their coach. Fun. Passionate. And a little reckless.

Perhaps no one better understands the significance of Arizona State’s win over BYU Saturday than Kenny Dillingham. A Phoenix native, ASU grad and the current head coach of the Sun Devils, Dillingham has seen plenty of highs and lows over his 34 years observing the program.

The final minute of No. 21 Arizona State's 28–23 win over No. 14 BYU on Saturday was about as chaotic as college football can get.The Sun Devils, leading 28–23, intercepted a pass from Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff and returned it to BYU's seven-yard line with 1:04 to play.

Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham got forced to hold off on celebrating the BYU win due to a stunning referee decision.

Last week, Arizona State head football coach Kenny Dillingham was asked about working a contract extension given the Sun Devils' unprecedented turnaround this season. He said he was more worried about his coaching staff than himself.

With Arizona State leading 28-25 late in the game, it was on Kenny Dillingham and the Sun Devils to run out the last 58 seconds of the clock to end the game. They got most of the way there, draining 57 seconds before the clock was stopped after 4th down.

Kenny Dillingham has Arizona State on the rise. The Sun Devils now control their destiny for a spot in the conference title game in Dillingham's second season.

Lanning and the Ducks have gone for unexpected onside kicks multiple times over the last few years, including once this year against the Ohio State Buckeyes where the kicker aimed straight for a front-line player, drilled him in the stomach, and had an Oregon player hop on the ball.

Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham goes off on a profane rant to the officials during the controversial review at the end of the game.