Kenny Dillingham, the head coach at Arizona State University, is a well-known figure in college football. He began his coaching journey at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, and later became the head coach at ASU in December 2022.
The coach mostly focused on the sport. So he rarely talks about his personal life, and Kenny Dillingham’s wife, Briana, prefers to stay out of the spotlight too. However, during a college football game, she caught media attention for her reaction to a last-minute review.
In this article, we’ll dive into their personal lives and get to know a bit about the woman behind the successful coach.
Who is Kenny Dillingham wife, Briana?
Kenny Dillingham’s wife is Briana Dillingham, whose birth name is Briana Plimpton. She has supported him throughout his path to becoming the head coach of the Arizona State University football team.
Briana is known for keeping a low profile and prefers to stay out of the limelight, focusing on her family and supporting Kenny’s coaching career. She primarily led her life as a housewife, so her social media appearance is also very modest.
Their Love Story Started during University Life
Kenny and Briana met in high school at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Kenny was a senior and Briana was a junior. They both later attended Arizona State University, where their relationship blossomed.
Kenny served as a student assistant for Coach Todd Graham’s football team when they were both at ASU, while Briana showed off her skills as a member of the varsity dance team.
Their shared path from high school to college set the stage for their family planning.
When did the couple’s marriage happen?
Kenny and Briana Dillingham finally decided it was time to kick off their family journey after dating for a few years. The couple tied the knot in February 2018.
Last year, Kenny marked their five-year anniversary with a sweet post on his Instagram handle, noting, “Happy 5 year anniversary to my better half.”
How many kids does Briana Dillingham have?
There are only three people in Kenny and Briana Dillingham’s small family. Briana is the proud mom of their son, Kent, who was born in October 2021 and is now three years old. His name was chosen to sound like Kenny’s.
Kenny Dillingham’s wife, Briana, teaches their son Kent how to forks up. 😅
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If Kent had been a girl, they might have planned to pick a name similar to Briana’s. She stays at home to provide a loving and nurturing environment for their family.
Briana always praises Kenny’s coaching brilliance
It is worth noting that Kenny is one of the most preferred college football coaches. His skill in analyzing statistics and performing quick calculations has played a crucial role in his success as a coach.
Kenny Dillingham’s wife often marvels at how Kenny’s mind works, saying, “You listen to him walk through how his brain is working, and you’re like, ‘I don’t get how that adds up. He can do crazy math. Crazy.”
In addition to Dillingham's introductory press conference, you'll also see my one-on-one interviews with both Kenny and his wife Bri! pic.twitter.com/iiQqbULSE4
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She once recalled how Kenny would talk passionately about coaching even before he became an assistant coach. She said, “I don’t even think he was an assistant yet, and he would talk to me about it. To have the opportunity to do it now is absolutely unreal.”
