UAB fired former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer as its head coach on Sunday, a day after the Blazers lost their third straight game, 53-33 at Florida Atlantic , to fall to 2-4 this season.

Dilfer, 53, had a 9-21 record in two-plus seasons at UAB.

"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 announcing the decision. "I wish Coach Dilfer the best and thank him for his class, tireless work and commitment during his tenure at UAB.

"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."

Alex Mortensen, the son of late NFL analyst Chris Mortensen, will serve as int

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