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UAB Fires Coach Trent Dilfer After Disappointing Start

10/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Trent Dilfer, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) head coach, was fired after a 2-4 start in 2025.
Athletic Director Mark Ingram of UAB stated that the team did not meet its winning standards.
Offensive coordinator Alex Mortensen will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2025 season.
Dilfer's coaching experience before UAB was limited to high school, with success at Lipscomb Academy.

History

Historical Context

The UAB Blazers football program began in 1991 as a Division III team and transitioned to NCAA Division I by 1996. After a successful 2014 season, the program was abruptly terminated due to financial issues, prompting public outcry. UAB reinstated football in 2017, achieving its first conference championship and bowl victory in 2018, highlighting its resilience in collegiate athletics.

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Story summary

Trent Dilfer, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) head coach, was fired after a 2-4 start in 2025.
Athletic Director Mark Ingram of UAB stated that the team did not meet its winning standards.
Offensive coordinator Alex Mortensen will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2025 season.
Dilfer's coaching experience before UAB was limited to high school, with success at Lipscomb Academy.

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