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University of Texas athletics to use AI lab to help decision-making — with a catch

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McCarron, G. (2026, October 23). University of Texas athletics to use AI lab to help decision-making — with a catch. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/sports/university-of-texas-athletics-to-use-ai-lab-to-help-decision-making-with-a-catch/

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The University of Texas is introducing Bevo Lab, an AI-driven platform aimed at enhancing athletic performance through advanced data analytics and research. The lab, named after the university’s mascot, will integrate various types of sports-specific data into a unified platform to aid in training, preparation, and recruiting efforts. Additionally, it aims to provide educational opportunities for students interested in careers in technology and sports analytics. According to Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte, the initiative seeks to position UT as a leader in leveraging AI within collegiate athletics. Google is partnering with Bevo Lab by providing its Cloud Platform and Gemini AI system to assist with immediate access to sports knowledge and insights.

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The University of Texas at Austin's athletic department has introduced Bevo Lab, a sports intelligence platform that uses AI-driven research and data analytics to enhance athlete performance and recruiting efforts. The lab consolidates previously isolated data, such as game footage and wearable tech information, into a unified database called the "Bevo Lakehouse." This initiative aims to give coaches and athletes more efficient training methods and provide students with opportunities in sports technology careers. Despite its advanced capabilities, Bevo Lab will not directly influence gameplay decisions; instead, it is meant to support decision-making processes behind the scenes. Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte sees this move as a way for the university to set new standards in collegiate athletics by leveraging cutting-edge technology and academic expertise.

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🔮 The lab will utilize AI-driven research and data analytics to help athletes and coaches make training and preparation more efficient and assist with recruiting.

2026-10-23 · assertive framing · University of Texas athletics to use AI lab to help decision-making — with a catch

🔮 “I would use the word edgy, and I like it,” Sarkisian said Thursday after the team lost at home to Florida.

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🔮 “I will stand on the table for Jordan’s character.

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🔮 Rapoport said Gardner is “expected to miss some time, but not an extended period.”

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🔮 Instead, Dalton will head to Atlanta, whhich has already seen action from four different quarterbacks this season after injury issues with Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa.

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The Texas Longhorns are dipping their toe into the world of AI. asserted

Longhorns → dip → AI

Bevo Lab is a new sports intelligence platform and laboratory designed to help elevate athletic performance and expand learning opportunities for students, per UT Athletics and the Business of Sports Institute in the McCombs School of Business. asserted

Lab → design → Business

The lab will utilize AI-driven research and data analytics to help athletes and coaches make training and preparation more efficient and assist with recruiting. asserted

training → utilize → recruiting

The lab will also allow for students to gain experience for careers in technology and sports analytics. asserted

students → allow → technology

While the lab won’t be calling football plays, it should give Texas “a real chance to improve ourselves,” per Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte. asserted

it → call → Conte

“With the help of our nationally ranked academic leaders and cutting-edge technology brand sponsors, Bevo Lab will become the global benchmark for innovation in sports AI and data analytics, making Texas Athletics the most data-driven program in the country,” Del Conte continued. asserted

Conte → rank → country

“What starts here changes the world, and this vision will transform collegiate athletics. asserted

vision → start → athletics

Bevo Lab is named for the university’s live longhorn mascot, Bevo, who makes appearances at football games. asserted

who → name → games

Innovations behind the Bevo Lab include the Bevo Lakehouse, a “unified data warehouse that consolidates previously siloed sports-specific data such as game film and wearable technology into a single platform,” alongside predictive AI models, visual language interfaces, and skills training for those in the next generation looking to build careers in sports technology and analytics. asserted

that → include → technology

Google will serve as the AI provider for the Lab, but Texas will also use its Cloud Platform and Gemini AI system to assist with sports knowledge instantly. asserted

Texas → serve → knowledge

University of Texas athletics to use AI lab to help decision-making — with a catch

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