# Did Texas use artificial intelligence to call fourth-down play against Florida? Longhorns AD clarifies report

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/did-texas-use-artificial-intelligence-to-call-fourth-down-play-against-florida-longhorns-ad-clarifies-report/
- Published: 2026-10-23T18:16:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T19:26:21+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/did-texas-use-artificial-intelligence-call-fourth-down-play-against-florida-longhorns-ad-clarifies-report
- Topics: AI, Art, Business, Culture, Markets, Technology, World

## Key points

- Texas did not use Bevo Lab to decide the Florida fourth-down play.
- The athletic director said he meant it as a hypothetical example.
- The failed attempt came with Texas trailing 20-17.

## Summary

A report suggested Texas had used its new Bevo Lab artificial intelligence platform to inform a fourth-down decision against Florida, prompting speculation among fans about AI’s role in play-calling. Athletic director Chris Del Conte clarified that the decision was not based on the platform; he had cited the play as an example of what it might suggest in future.

Texas announced the 25,000-square-foot lab on the same day the report appeared, describing a broader effort to use AI in athletic department decisions and daily work. The fourth-and-two attempt came in the fourth quarter with Texas trailing 20-17, but quarterback Arch Manning lost three yards and the play failed. The article also notes fan frustration after Texas lost consecutive games to unranked teams.

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