Even as interim LSU coach Frank Wilson called his promotion “something you would dream of,” he eschewed the opportunity discuss his prospects for retaining the job beyond the rest of this season.

LSU has a coaching opening, and Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney is being mentioned again.

Dillingham has wowed insiders over the past year, taking a moribund Sun Devils program to the Playoff by Year 2 and nearly upsetting Texas, finishing No. 7 nationally at 11-3 after being picked last ...