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Texas Tech and Big 12 still tangled in Brendan Sorsby lawsuit

Will the Big 12 dismiss its lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby's eligibility?

The outcome could impact Texas Tech's standing in the Big 12 and Sorsby's NFL draft prospects.

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When this was hot
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The coverage 10

  1. Brendan Sorsby in limbo as NFL declines to hold supplemental draftDallas News · Jun 23
  2. NFL's refusal to hold 2026 supplemental draft leaves Brendan Sorsby in limbo with no clear path forwardYahoo Sports · Jun 23
  3. The NFL declines Brendan Sorsby’s supplemental draft requestYahoo Sports · Jun 23
  4. NFL will not hold 2026 Supplemental Draft, blocking Texas Tech QB Brendan SorsbyFOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Jun 23
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  1. NFL refuses to hold supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby, citing integrity concerns over betting historyYahoo Sports · Jun 23
  2. Brendan Sorsby's NFL plan derailed for a year as league decides not to hold supplemental draftThe Derrick · Jun 23
  3. NFL will not Hold Supplemental Draft Leaving Former Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Ineligible for the NFL in 2026Sports Illustrated · Jun 23
  4. Brendan Sorsby's options after NFL declines to host supplemental draftCincinnati Enquirer · Jun 23
  5. NFL declines Brendan Sorsby supplemental draft: What to knowESPN · Jun 23
  6. NFL blasts Brendan Sorsby for dodging accountability, denies draft petitionReuters · Jun 23

What fans said

Skeptical reaction53% negative·9% positive1,070 reactions
  • It's been a rough week for college football, and now, we can finally put all of this behind us, because Brendan Sorsby's entering the Supplemental Draft. ​ How do you all feel about this? Since we play Texas Tech later this...
  • I am a Texas fan and am very appalled at the Sorsby injunction. I am very fearful of the future in CFB and view this as the beginning of the end. There is already constant turmoil between conferences, NCAA governing body, etc. The SEC and Big Ten...
  • “The League has not conducted such a draft for several years and, prior to your submission, the League had no plans to do so this year, as no other player has sought entry,” NFL attorney Lawrence P. Ferazani Jr. said in his letter. “Your Petition —...
  • I realize this is a hot topic right now. But why is everyone upset at Texas tech. I’m 100% sure they didn’t know he was being investigating for this when they targeted him in the transfer portal. Further Texas Tech didn’t rule Sorsby eligible a...
  • yeah i know im from texas and paxton is a POS but the problem is the law doesnt support any of what the texas courts are doing so as soon as a court from any other state gets involved its going to be a big problem for these rulings tech is getting...
  • New Audible: A retired judge in Texas granted Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction to clear his way onto the field for Texas Tech despite the QB’s gambling admissions. We discuss a wild turn inside the Big 12, and in college sports, and what might...
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  • Despite gambling on his own team, Brendan Sorsby is now eligible to play for Texas Tech during the 2026 season after receiving an injunction against the NCAA from a Lubbock court.
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  • The Big 12 says it has the ability to penalize Texas Tech if it plays Sorsby (postseason ban?), so it's asking a federal court to clear that up. The Big 12 also says Texas Tech has told the league they intend to play him. Full story...
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