UAB’s interim coach sparked a record-rewriting upset, capped by a last-second goal-line stand against No. 22 Memphis.

Mortensen, the son of longtime ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen, took over when Trent Dilfer was fired after Week 7.

Memphis lost to UAB in a stunning upset on Oct. 18. Here's what the Tigers' path to the conference title and CFP looks like now.

Alex Mortensen, the son of the late former ESPN NFL insider Chris Mortensen, helped the Blazers stun previously unbeaten Memphis.

Morgan Love, a frequent patient at Children's Hospital, will have her name worn by a UAB player during the "Champions for Our Children Game," alongside 100 other kids.

Why Memphis has an advantage: The Tigers are simply better everywhere. Memphis even has two key players on defense — linebacker Everett Roussaw Jr. and safety Chris Bracy — who transferred from UAB ahead of the 2025 season. Roussaw missed Memphis' last game with an injury, but Silverfield said he's hopeful he'll play in this game.

BIRMINGHAM, AL — UAB took an early lead against Memphis football on Oct. 18. Memphis running back Sutton Smith returned the ensuing kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, immediately tying the game and reeling off his first career kickoff return touchdown.