FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Former Fresno State quarterback Trent Dilfer was fired as UAB's coach on 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.

Dilfer played for the Bulldogs from 1991 to 1993. His #12 is one of nine retired jerseys in Fresno State history. Dilfer was drafted in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft and would go on to win Super Bowl XXXV with the Baltimore Ravens.

Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Alex Mortensen will serve as i

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