Bleacher Report · Dec 7, 2024
ASU HC Makes Case for Bye in CFP Bracket: 'We Should Be Treated Like an 11-1 Team'
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After No. 15 Arizona State secured a Big 12 Championship game victory on Saturday, head coach Kenny Dillingham wasn't satisfied with clinching a College Football Playoff spot.
Following the Sun Devils' 45-19 win over No. 16 Iowa State, Dillingham campaigned for his team to receive a first-round bye.
"Last year they kept Florida State out because their quarterback didn't play," Dillingham said. "We're 11-1 with our quarterback, and we're Big 12 champs. I think we should be treated like an 11-1 team."
Arizona State owns a record of 11-2 this season, with one of their losses occurring without starting quarterback Sam Leavitt under center.