Big 12 Withdraws Lawsuit Against Texas Tech As New Season Begins
Brendan Sorsby left the school shortly after the lawsuit was filed.
The Big 12 has terminated its federal lawsuit against Texas Tech, as tensions surrounding quarterback Brendan Sorsby escalated. Filed on June 15 in Texas's Northern District of Dallas, the lawsuit sought to allow the conference to enforce its bylaws if Texas Tech had allowed Sorsby to play despite his gambling-related eligibility issues.
The lawsuit was withdrawn on September 4 with a notice of voluntary dismissal with prejudice. "The Big 12 conference and Texas Tech have resolved this matter internally," said a conference spokesperson. Sorsby announced his departure from Texas Tech the same day the lawsuit was filed. The former Cincinnati quarterback, who signed a $5 million NIL deal, is now focusing on the 2027 NFL Draft, which the league will not hold a supplemental draft for in 2027.
Texas Tech defeated Abilene Christian 33-10 in their season opener with freshman quarterback Will Hammond at the helm. The conference's 16 schools recently unanimously agreed to adopt a new bylaw, mandating member schools to cover legal costs in similar situations.
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