Big 12 evaluates options amid concerns over Sorsby's NFL future
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Big 12's presidents and chancellors are reconsidering their recently filed federal lawsuit in light of uncertainties surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL prospects. Discussions are ongoing as the league assesses potential legal repercussions related to Sorsby's situation. The decision to stall on the lawsuit reflects concerns about its timing and implications for Sorsby's future. Further developments are expected as the situation evolves.
- •Big 12 presidents and chancellors consider options regarding a federal lawsuit
- •Brendan Sorsby's NFL future raises questions for the league
- •Legal retribution considerations influence Big 12's decision-making
- •Current discussions focus on the timing and implications of the lawsuit
- 12:00 PMNBCSports.com — Big 12 lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby has not yet been dismissed - NBC Sports
- 11:58 AMYahoo Sports — Big 12 lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby has not yet been dismissed
- 1:27 AMESPN — Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
"The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and any possible legal retribution, a source told ESPN.
"The conference may want legal fees from Tech — and it may be bracing for a lawsuit from Sorsby.
"The conference may want legal fees from Tech — and it may be bracing for a lawsuit from Sorsby.
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comJun 20, 2026, 12:00 PMBig 12 lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby has not yet been dismissed - NBC Sports
The conference may want legal fees from Tech — and it may be bracing for a lawsuit from Sorsby.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:58 AMBig 12 lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby has not yet been dismissed
The conference may want legal fees from Tech — and it may be bracing for a lawsuit from Sorsby.
- ESPNJun 20, 2026, 1:27 AMSource: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's NFL future and any possible legal retribution, a source told ESPN.
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