UF Sports Analytics Lab
@ufsal.bsky.social
Advancing Gator athletics through AI-enabled analytics.
Check out this article by two UF students, Warner Gephardt and Parker Whelan, as well as lab director @scott-nestler.bsky.social.
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Moving the Chains with Math: The Tush Push Unpacked | ORMS Today
Analytics in football has changed many ideas in football that were previously considered normal. The notion that teams should punt unless it’s late in the fourth quarter is outdated in today’s footbal...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Check out this article by two UF students, Warner Gephardt and Parker Whelan, as well as lab director @scott-nestler.bsky.social.
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Stat of the week!
Shedeur Sanders is the first Cleveland Browns QB since 1950 to throw for over 300 pass yds, have 3 or more pass TDs, and score a rush TD in the same game!
Shedeur Sanders is the first Cleveland Browns QB since 1950 to throw for over 300 pass yds, have 3 or more pass TDs, and score a rush TD in the same game!
December 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Stat of the week!
Shedeur Sanders is the first Cleveland Browns QB since 1950 to throw for over 300 pass yds, have 3 or more pass TDs, and score a rush TD in the same game!
Shedeur Sanders is the first Cleveland Browns QB since 1950 to throw for over 300 pass yds, have 3 or more pass TDs, and score a rush TD in the same game!
Stat of the week!
Matthew Stafford made history against the Carolina Panthers and now holds the NFL record with 28 consecutive TD passes without an interception, surpassing Tom Brady (27 TDs) for the longest streak in NFL history!
Matthew Stafford made history against the Carolina Panthers and now holds the NFL record with 28 consecutive TD passes without an interception, surpassing Tom Brady (27 TDs) for the longest streak in NFL history!
December 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Stat of the week!
Matthew Stafford made history against the Carolina Panthers and now holds the NFL record with 28 consecutive TD passes without an interception, surpassing Tom Brady (27 TDs) for the longest streak in NFL history!
Matthew Stafford made history against the Carolina Panthers and now holds the NFL record with 28 consecutive TD passes without an interception, surpassing Tom Brady (27 TDs) for the longest streak in NFL history!
Stat of the Week!
Luka Doncic is the first NBA player in history to ever record over 400 PTS (414 PTS) and more than 100 AST (107 AST) in their first 12 games of a season.
Luka Doncic is the first NBA player in history to ever record over 400 PTS (414 PTS) and more than 100 AST (107 AST) in their first 12 games of a season.
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Stat of the Week!
Luka Doncic is the first NBA player in history to ever record over 400 PTS (414 PTS) and more than 100 AST (107 AST) in their first 12 games of a season.
Luka Doncic is the first NBA player in history to ever record over 400 PTS (414 PTS) and more than 100 AST (107 AST) in their first 12 games of a season.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 2025 World Series run was historic. He led the Dodgers to the championship with three wins and a 1.02 ERA, becoming the first pitcher since Randy Johnson in 2001 to reach that mark.
November 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 2025 World Series run was historic. He led the Dodgers to the championship with three wins and a 1.02 ERA, becoming the first pitcher since Randy Johnson in 2001 to reach that mark.
Stat of the Week!
The Chicago Bears are the first team in the history of the NFL to have a player with 3+ pass TDs (Caleb Williams), another player with 1+ pass TD & 1+ rushing TD (DJ Moore) & a third player with 150+ rush yards (Kyle Monangai).
The Chicago Bears are the first team in the history of the NFL to have a player with 3+ pass TDs (Caleb Williams), another player with 1+ pass TD & 1+ rushing TD (DJ Moore) & a third player with 150+ rush yards (Kyle Monangai).
November 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Stat of the Week!
The Chicago Bears are the first team in the history of the NFL to have a player with 3+ pass TDs (Caleb Williams), another player with 1+ pass TD & 1+ rushing TD (DJ Moore) & a third player with 150+ rush yards (Kyle Monangai).
The Chicago Bears are the first team in the history of the NFL to have a player with 3+ pass TDs (Caleb Williams), another player with 1+ pass TD & 1+ rushing TD (DJ Moore) & a third player with 150+ rush yards (Kyle Monangai).
Students! Check out these sports analytics competitions that are currently open. Each have various information about who's eligible, max team sizes, prizes, travel, etc.
Contact ufsal@hhp.ufl.edu with any questions!
Contact ufsal@hhp.ufl.edu with any questions!
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Students! Check out these sports analytics competitions that are currently open. Each have various information about who's eligible, max team sizes, prizes, travel, etc.
Contact ufsal@hhp.ufl.edu with any questions!
Contact ufsal@hhp.ufl.edu with any questions!
Hear from UF student Abhinava Pendyala about his experience presenting at the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference this past weekend:
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Hear from UF student Abhinava Pendyala about his experience presenting at the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference this past weekend:
The Denver Broncos pulled off arguably the greatest regular season comeback in history against the New York Giants in Week 7 of the 2025 season, winning 33-32. Here are the most remarkable stats from this thrilling victory:
October 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Denver Broncos pulled off arguably the greatest regular season comeback in history against the New York Giants in Week 7 of the 2025 season, winning 33-32. Here are the most remarkable stats from this thrilling victory:
Check out this interview with Jim Albert, an Emeritus Professor at Bowling Green State University.
Jim dives into the evolution of analytics and reflects on how statistical methods have shaped decision‑making in baseball:
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Jim dives into the evolution of analytics and reflects on how statistical methods have shaped decision‑making in baseball:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Interview with Jim Albert: Part I
Published in Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education (Vol. 33, No. 3, 2025)
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October 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Check out this interview with Jim Albert, an Emeritus Professor at Bowling Green State University.
Jim dives into the evolution of analytics and reflects on how statistical methods have shaped decision‑making in baseball:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Jim dives into the evolution of analytics and reflects on how statistical methods have shaped decision‑making in baseball:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The 2025 WNBA season has officially wrapped up, with the league announcing the winners of several major awards, including Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Most Valuable Player.
October 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The 2025 WNBA season has officially wrapped up, with the league announcing the winners of several major awards, including Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Most Valuable Player.
The MLB regular season is almost at an end, and the MVP race is coming into focus. Two names stand above the rest: Aaron Judge in the American League and Shohei Ohtani in the National League.
September 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The MLB regular season is almost at an end, and the MVP race is coming into focus. Two names stand above the rest: Aaron Judge in the American League and Shohei Ohtani in the National League.
Take a listen to @scott-nestler.bsky.social in the newest episode of Voices from the Field.
The conversation covers the growing role of analytics in sports, as well as practical career advice for students and young professionals. Check out the episode here: youtu.be/XEPNkaRycvk?...
The conversation covers the growing role of analytics in sports, as well as practical career advice for students and young professionals. Check out the episode here: youtu.be/XEPNkaRycvk?...
Voices From The Field Interview featuring, Dr. Scott Nestler!
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September 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Take a listen to @scott-nestler.bsky.social in the newest episode of Voices from the Field.
The conversation covers the growing role of analytics in sports, as well as practical career advice for students and young professionals. Check out the episode here: youtu.be/XEPNkaRycvk?...
The conversation covers the growing role of analytics in sports, as well as practical career advice for students and young professionals. Check out the episode here: youtu.be/XEPNkaRycvk?...
With the NFL season kicking off, let’s clear up a common confusion: QBR ≠ Passer Rating.
September 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
With the NFL season kicking off, let’s clear up a common confusion: QBR ≠ Passer Rating.
Expected Goals (xG) is a metric used to evaluate the probability that a scoring opportunity results in a goal. The calculation draws on extensive historical shot data and accounts for a variety of contextual factors.
August 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Expected Goals (xG) is a metric used to evaluate the probability that a scoring opportunity results in a goal. The calculation draws on extensive historical shot data and accounts for a variety of contextual factors.
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the Golden State Valkyries set a WNBA record for most wins by an expansion team in a single season with their 18th win. The previous mark of 17 wins was held by the Detroit Shock in 1998.
August 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the Golden State Valkyries set a WNBA record for most wins by an expansion team in a single season with their 18th win. The previous mark of 17 wins was held by the Detroit Shock in 1998.
Many people are familiar with MLB statistic ERA which is the number of earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings. However, pitchers can be benefited or harmed by their fielder’s actions, potentially skewing their ERA.
August 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Many people are familiar with MLB statistic ERA which is the number of earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings. However, pitchers can be benefited or harmed by their fielder’s actions, potentially skewing their ERA.
NFL Rookie Debuts in Week 1 of Preseason- Shedeur Sanders vs Jaxson Dart
The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner, and Week 1 of the preseason has wrapped up. Two rookie quarterbacks stood out in their NFL debuts- Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart.
The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner, and Week 1 of the preseason has wrapped up. Two rookie quarterbacks stood out in their NFL debuts- Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart.
August 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
NFL Rookie Debuts in Week 1 of Preseason- Shedeur Sanders vs Jaxson Dart
The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner, and Week 1 of the preseason has wrapped up. Two rookie quarterbacks stood out in their NFL debuts- Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart.
The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner, and Week 1 of the preseason has wrapped up. Two rookie quarterbacks stood out in their NFL debuts- Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart.
De’Aaron Fox, Stephen Curry and Jalen Brunson. Besides all being All-NBA caliber point guards, what else do these players have in common? They are the three winners of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
August 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
De’Aaron Fox, Stephen Curry and Jalen Brunson. Besides all being All-NBA caliber point guards, what else do these players have in common? They are the three winners of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
Are you interested in sports analytics? Make sure to follow our platforms to stay updated!
August 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Are you interested in sports analytics? Make sure to follow our platforms to stay updated!
Our Director, @scott-nestler.bsky.social, was recently on "The Dirt," a podcast hosted by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). You can check it out here: www.spreaker.com/episode/data... or wherever you get your podcasts.
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July 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Our Director, @scott-nestler.bsky.social, was recently on "The Dirt," a podcast hosted by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). You can check it out here: www.spreaker.com/episode/data... or wherever you get your podcasts.
Today is the quietest day in sports—the day after the MLB All-Star Game, when none of the MLB, NFL, NBA, or NHL are in action. But the sports world never truly sleeps: MLS and WNBA games are on tonight! ⚽🏀
#Sports #MLBAllStar #MLS #WNBA
#Sports #MLBAllStar #MLS #WNBA
July 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today is the quietest day in sports—the day after the MLB All-Star Game, when none of the MLB, NFL, NBA, or NHL are in action. But the sports world never truly sleeps: MLS and WNBA games are on tonight! ⚽🏀
#Sports #MLBAllStar #MLS #WNBA
#Sports #MLBAllStar #MLS #WNBA
Gators MBK Assistant Coach Jonathan Safir sat down with Adam Levitan from @establishtherunnfl.bsky.social to discuss "How the Florida Gators Used Analytics to Win the National Championship". Worth a listen!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqX1...
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How the Florida Gators Used Analytics to Win the National Championship (w/ Jonathan Safir)
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July 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Gators MBK Assistant Coach Jonathan Safir sat down with Adam Levitan from @establishtherunnfl.bsky.social to discuss "How the Florida Gators Used Analytics to Win the National Championship". Worth a listen!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqX1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqX1...
The college of Health and Human Performance has been building momentum in a dozen areas at the University of Florida for decades. And now, there's a new focus area -- Sports Analytics. That's what the UF Sports Analytics Lab is all about.
July 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The college of Health and Human Performance has been building momentum in a dozen areas at the University of Florida for decades. And now, there's a new focus area -- Sports Analytics. That's what the UF Sports Analytics Lab is all about.
