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UAB Fires Coach Trent Dilfer After Disappointing Season

10/15/2025

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University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) fired head coach Trent Dilfer after a 9-21 record over two-plus seasons.
The firing followed a 53-33 loss to Florida Atlantic, marking the Blazers' third straight defeat and leaving them 2-4 this season.
Athletic Director Mark Ingram said the team's performance did not meet the program's winning standards.
Alex Mortensen has been appointed as the interim coach.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) fired head coach Trent Dilfer after a 9-21 record over two-plus seasons.
The firing followed a 53-33 loss to Florida Atlantic, marking the Blazers' third straight defeat and leaving them 2-4 this season.
Athletic Director Mark Ingram said the team's performance did not meet the program's winning standards.
Alex Mortensen has been appointed as the interim coach.