The turnaround for the Arizona State football team hasn't just generated buzz throughout the Big 12 or on the West Coast. The job Kenny Dillingham has done in Tempe has resonated nationwide, with the Sun Devils registering wins over nationally ranked foes in back-to-back weeks that have put them in the College Football Playoff picture.

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.

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.

Arizona State football is back. At 8-2 and ranked No. 21 in the nation, the Sun Devils are in a position nobody expected. Well, nobody outside of the Sun Devil

In a battle that went down to the final seconds, No. 21 Arizona State outlasted No. 14 Brigham Young to pick up another pivotal win. The final result wouldn’t have been possible without efforts from key players.