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UAB Fires Trent Dilfer, Names Alex Mortensen Interim Coach

Citing sustained underperformance, UAB installed offensive coordinator Alex Mortensen as interim head coach for the rest of the season.

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
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

  • UAB dismissed Dilfer on Sunday, a day after a 53-33 loss at Florida Atlantic that marked a third straight defeat and dropped the team to 2-4 and 0-3 in AAC play.
  • Director of athletics Mark Ingram said the move reflects that on-field results had not met the program’s standard.
  • Dilfer leaves with a 9-21 record over two-plus seasons, including an 0-15 mark on the road and no back-to-back wins.
  • The school plans a Monday press conference to discuss the transition and next steps for the program.
  • USA TODAY reported Dilfer’s buyout at roughly $2.8 million, with his 2025 salary listed at about $1.45 million.