ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham bails on postgame interview to celebrate with sea of fans

After a roller-coaster fourth quarter win against Texas Tech, ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham didn't want to waste the moment on a TV interview.

BY TOM KUEBEL

Oct 18, 2025, 6:44 PM Updated: 8:18 pm

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After a roller coaster fourth-quarter win against Texas Tech, Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham didn’t want to waste the moment on a TV interview.

During the second question with FOX Sports sideline reporter Jen Hale, Dillingham sprinted into a sea of ASU fans that stormed the field.

An emotional Kenny Dillingham left mid postgame interview after defeating No. 7 Texas Tech pic.twitter.com/TrUhOZpPyg

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“Unreal, crazy,” were the only words Dillingham shared with Hale as he bailed with a look on his face that showed both exhaustion and excitement.

Crazy finish in Tempe

The Sun Devils led for most of the game against previously undefeated and 7th-ranked Texas Tech.

Up two scores with 3:45 remaining, the Red Raiders rattled off two touchdowns to take a 22-19 lead, giving ASU one last shot with the ball on offense.

Quarterback Sam Leavitt led the Sun Devils on a 10-play, 75 yard drive that culminated with a 1-yard touchdown run by Raleek Brown.

The Sun Devil defense held with :25 seconds left as Texas Tech’s Hail Mary as time expired was batted harmlessly to the ground.

The fans then stormed the field and were already in Dillingham and Hale’s ears during the on-field interview after the game, partially drowning out the question and answer.

That’s when Dillingham decided he had enough and joined the on-field party.

Who can blame him?