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BREAKING: UIL to allow some wearable play-calling technology in Texas high school football

Apr 25, 2025, 4:28 PM

The UIL's football rules committee approved two rule changes for the 2025 season, including the limited use of play-calling wearable tech.

BREAKING: UIL to allow some wearable play-calling technology in Texas high school football

Wearable technology is coming to Texas high school football in 2025, at least in a limited capacity.

The University Interscholastic League's football rules committee approved a pair of rule changes for the upcoming season, most notably the approved use of wearable technology for the purpose of play-calling in place of the NCAA-approved helmet communication technology. The UIL also approved the use of guardian caps for game play.

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