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UAB Fires Head Coach Trent Dilfer After 2-4 Start as Alex Mortensen Takes Interim Role

The school cited sustained underperformance relative to its standard following a third consecutive loss.

Sep 20, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; UAB Blazers head coach Trent Dilfer during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Trent Dilfer of the UAB Blazers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The decision was announced Oct. 12, one day after a 53-33 defeat at Florida Atlantic that left UAB 2-4 overall and 0-3 in the American.
  • Dilfer exits with a 9-21 record over two-plus seasons at UAB, including a reported 0-15 mark in road games.
  • Offensive coordinator Alex Mortensen was appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
  • UAB scheduled a Monday press conference, and multiple outlets report Dilfer’s buyout at about $2.8 million.
  • The Blazers host No. 22 Memphis on Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN2 under Mortensen’s leadership.