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UAB Hires Alex Mortensen as Full-Time Head Coach

12/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

UAB is finalizing a deal to hire Alex Mortensen as its full-time head coach.
Mortensen, 40, served as interim head coach after Trent Dilfer's firing and beat then-No. 22 Memphis, finishing 4-8.
He previously served as UAB's offensive coordinator and has coaching experience at Alabama.
The Blazers have struggled since joining the American Conference, posting an 11-25 record, and Mortensen aims to improve.

History

Historical Context

The UAB Blazers football program, established in 1991, faced significant challenges, including a two-year hiatus after the 2014 season due to budget cuts. Reinstated in 2017, the team achieved its first conference championship in 2018. In 2025, interim coach Alex Mortensen aims to revitalize the program after a disappointing 11-25 record since joining the American Athletic Conference.

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Story summary

UAB is finalizing a deal to hire Alex Mortensen as its full-time head coach.
Mortensen, 40, served as interim head coach after Trent Dilfer's firing and beat then-No. 22 Memphis, finishing 4-8.
He previously served as UAB's offensive coordinator and has coaching experience at Alabama.
The Blazers have struggled since joining the American Conference, posting an 11-25 record, and Mortensen aims to improve.

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