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UAB Fires Trent Dilfer, Names Alex Mortensen Interim Coach

Offensive coordinator Alex Mortensen becomes interim head coach following a 2-4 start under Dilfer.

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
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 08: Former Atlanta Falcon Roddy White hugs owner Arthur Blank of the Atlanta Falcons after he was inducted into the Ring of Honor during halftime of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty 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

  • The decision came a day after a 53-33 loss at Florida Atlantic that extended UAB's skid to three and left the team 0-3 in American Athletic Conference play.
  • Dilfer exits with a 9-21 record over two-plus seasons, including 0-15 on the road and 6-14 in conference games.
  • Athletic director Mark Ingram cited unmet on-field standards in announcing the move and thanked Dilfer for his efforts in a university statement.
  • Reports describe a multi-million-dollar buyout for Dilfer, with several outlets citing roughly $2.8 million while others report different figures.
  • UAB turns to Mortensen for Saturday's home game against No. 22 Memphis as interest in the vacancy surfaces publicly, including alumnus Roddy White saying he wants the job.