Big 12 sues Texas Tech over potential use of Brendan Sorsby
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Big 12 Conference filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Tech University on June 15, seeking a declaratory judgment to enforce potential disciplinary measures related to quarterback Brendan Sorsby. The lawsuit claims that Texas Tech intends to play Sorsby, despite the Big 12's warning against it. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton indicated that any sanctions against the Red Raiders could prompt legal action from the state. The Big 12 outlines potential sanctions, including postseason bans and loss of conference revenue, while Texas Tech officials are named as defendants in the case.
- •Big 12 filed a lawsuit on June 15 in the Northern District of Texas.
- •Lawsuit seeks to prevent Texas Tech from playing Brendan Sorsby.
- •Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned against conference sanctions.
- •Texas Tech's chancellor and president are named defendants in the suit.
- •Potential sanctions include postseason bans and loss of revenue.
- 4:32 PMESPN — Big 12 sues Texas Tech, Texas AG over Sorsby
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Big 12 files lawsuit, claims Texas Tech football plans to play Brendan Sorsby | Report
"The Big 12 filed a federal lawsuit Monday in the Northern District of Texas seeking both a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief to allow the league the authority to use its bylaws to potentially punish Sorsby.
"The Big 12 Conference is the latest to file legal action, stating Texas Tech football intends to play Brendan Sorsby in league games.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 15, 2026, 4:32 PMBig 12 sues Texas Tech, Texas AG over Sorsby
The Big 12 filed a federal lawsuit Monday in the Northern District of Texas seeking both a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief to allow the league the authority to use its bylaws to potentially punish Sorsby.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:16 PMBig 12 files lawsuit, claims Texas Tech football plans to play Brendan Sorsby | Report
The Big 12 Conference is the latest to file legal action, stating Texas Tech football intends to play Brendan Sorsby in league games.
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