The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has relieved Trent Dilfer of his coaching duties after a disappointing start to his third season, with the team sitting at a 2-4 record. Dilfer, a former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion, ends his tenure with a 9-21 record. Following his dismissal, UAB has appointed Alex Mortensen, son of ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen, as the interim head coach. The decision comes after a season characterized by underperformance and consistent losses, marking the end of a challenging experiment for the Blazers.