Finally, UAB coach Mortensen will visit Illinois campus

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UAB Blazers football coach Alex Mortensen will visit the University of Illinois for the first time on September 3. Mortensen took over as interim coach in 2025 and was retained as the permanent head coach, beginning his first full season this year.

Aug. 13—BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When the UAB football team visits Gies Memorial Stadium on Sept. 3, it will be the first-ever visit for Blazers coach Alex Mortensen. Mortensen was the UAB interim coach for the last six games of the 2025 season after Trent Dilfer was fired. Mortensen was retained as the permanent coach and opens his first full season against Illinois three weeks from today. What ...

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