Former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer fired as UAB's coach

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer was fired as UAB's coach Sunday, a day after the Blazers fell to 2-4 with a 53-33 loss at Florida Atlantic.

UAB has lost three straight, leaving it 9-21 in 2 1/2 seasons under Dilfer. The Blazers were 4-8 in 2023 and 3-9 last year.

“We agree that — unfortunately — our on-field performance has not lived up to the standard of winning we have for the program,” athletic director Mark Ingram said in a statement.

Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Alex Mortensen will serve as interim coach. He's the son of late NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

Dilfer spent 14 seasons in the NFL, winning the Super Bowl with Baltimore in 2001.

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