Trent Dilfer Returns as UAB Head Coach

Trent Dilfer will return as UAB's head football coach for the 2025 season despite a disappointing 7-17 record over his first two years, which included a 3-9 season in 2024. Athletic director Mark Ingram emphasized Dilfer's dedication, football IQ, and work ethic as key reasons for his retention, while acknowledging the challenges posed by the NIL landscape and transfer portal. Ingram noted that operational and staff changes, as well as increased investments in the program, are planned to enhance competitiveness. Dilfer, a former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion, has committed to improving the team's performance and addressing past shortcomings. The team is transitioning from Conference USA to the more competitive American Athletic Conference, where success is critical for the program's future. Dilfer's contract extends through 2027, and his return marks a pivotal year for both him and UAB football.