Trent Dilfer Tells All: Building UAB Football, Tampering in CFB & Super Bowl Career

UAB Football Head Coach Trent Dilfer joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. In this tell-all interview, Trent Dilfer reflects back on his playing days in the NFL, coaching journey to UAB football, experience as an analyst for ESPN, building Elite 11, and more. Coach Dilfer also discusses the challenges UAB faces as a G5 program, transfer portal tampering, and how the Blazers are competing with the biggest brands in college football. Tune in for another great episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman!
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Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo).
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Intro
02:13 - Setting Up
02:56 - Taking The UAB Job
13:02 - Challenges at UAB
19:25 - Keeping QB Jacob Zeno
23:46 - Schedule as a College Coach
27:03 - Solution for College Football & Evaluating Players
35:57 - Core Values
38:55 - Lessons Learned in the NFL
40:49 - Proudest Accomplishment
44:37 - Building Elite 11
49:44 - TV Career & Working at ESPN
58:04 - Overcoming Adversity
1:01:14 - Best Piece of Advice
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[@brentperez4700]

I recall when he was the second worst QB in the league. I remember his humility the way he faced it. That was why I love this guy. I was so happy to see him succeed and win a Super Bowl. It’s great to see him succeed beyond the field of play.

[@thawkereynolds]

This is a home run for UAB. There’s a lot of talent that doesn’t get recruited by Auburn or Alabama. I honestly think he can turn that into a top 25 - top 30 situation year in and year out

[@jonstimmel2245]

Trent Dilfer has always been one of, if not, my favorite football analysts/commentators. The reason is simple, he is great communicator and his passion for the sport and people burst through the screen. Wish him the best of luck of in his journey at UAB.

[@thegoodfellow41]

Always impressed with how well spoken he is. His intellect of the game is on another level.

[@BlackMale1st]

The crazy part is as a Coach Prime fan, I want to see Trent Dilfer succeed. Contrary to what the haters say, they’re both in coaching for very similar reasons.

[@jamesandmichelebrashear3055]

How can you not root for UAB and this guy? Been following UAB since the return in 2017. Granted, 2023 was their worst record year, but many new challenges now exist (transfer portal, NIL). I'm excited to see where Coach Dilfer takes this team!

[@spacey118]

Adam you are so good at this! Keep up the good work!

[@adam.breneman]

Thank you!!

[@Bojackson.34]

This is good stuff, these men are honest and genuine not like other folks on TV

[@jonschlottig9584]

I love me some Dilfer. I wish I was just getting outta high school - I'd go enroll and walk on to UAB tomorrow. Get it rollin coach!!

[@paulavillion3084]

excellent interview. I enjoyed it.

[@adam.breneman]

Appreciate it!

[@krishvyas1326]

Adam is the most influential figure in College football keep up the great work 💯🔥

[@raysivley]

How does he not say “ I am the head coach of a college program in the #1 TV market in the country for my profession” huge recruiting tool

[@JuliusSiezure]

Strong work Adam

[@DioChicken]

Adam always has the best interviews, keep up the great work!

[@user-yf6ri3mu9g]

Excellent. I really enjoyed this.

[@gdashman]

This was great! You need to reach out to Wes Fritz, and try to get time with Willie! He does a lot of media and might be open to it. Hed be a great interview

[@DavidMartinez-of6gi]

This is heat

[@HughRailey]

If you don’t believe Trent about developing Quarterbacks, just pull Hank Brown’s footage from Auburn’s bowl game with Maryland. He mentored him in High School.

[@brandonh5360]

The issue is that UAB isn’t even relevant at the G5 level

[@matthew2487]

And? Still fun to watch and they've definitely had success. Not sure your point. College football is pay to win, but I can still root for a team with less money.

[@matthew2487]

Also, UAB beat #12 ranked BYU. That's definitely relevance. They also played #1 UGA last year better than some in their own conference.

[@tylergoetsch9329]

I’ve never seen tighter pants on a dude. Good interview though!

[@wavesonswim8128]

Bro signed Jalen Kitna 😂

[@BlackMale1st]

You heard the man, they do extensive background checks. His felonies got knocked down to misdemeanors and when we see CP it’s probably not in full context

[@wavesonswim8128]

@@BlackMale1st Child Porn is inexcusable! He shouldn’t be allowed to play football.

[@choffmann8627]

Too much giggling as an interviewer

[@user-yg7gq2cw3o]

Can’t grow hair on your head. Then the silly beard. You said you would put recruit Auburn. Grow up and get real!!!

[@nathanf7267]

He’s never said he would out recruit Auburn, I’d love a link

[@matthew2487]

Troll just ignore them. Looks like a bot account anyway.

[@user-yg7gq2cw3o]

GFY