Dilfer served as the head coach of UAB Football since 2022. (Photo Courtesy of UAB Digital Asset Library)
UAB has parted ways with head football coach Trent Dilfer, the university announced Sunday evening.
In a statement released by UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram, the university cited a need to “move forward in the best long-term interest of the program” after on-field performance “did not live up to the standard of winning we have for the program.”
“We have made a decision to part ways with Head Football Coach Trent Dilfer,” Ingram said in the statement. “I have asked Alex Mortensen to serve as interim head coach to lead the team for the remainder of the season as we continue as a department and university to provide the support our student-athletes need to compete.”
Ingram thanked Dilfer for his “class, tireless work and commitment during his tenure at UAB,” adding that while his efforts did not translate into a winning record, “each young man who played for him will be a better person as a result.”
Dilfer, a former Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback, was hired in late 2022 and compiled a 9-21 record over two seasons. Offensive coordinator Alex Mortensen will lead the Blazers on an interim basis.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.