Brendan Sorsby ruling raises concerns among college coaches and ADs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
A Texas judge ruled Brendan Sorsby eligible to play for Texas Tech on June 8, 2026. The decision has met with backlash from college coaches and athletic directors, who voiced concerns about the implications for the Big 12. Some discussions included potential actions by other schools to avoid competing against Texas Tech this season. This ruling has sparked strong reactions, with some predicting dire consequences for the league.
- •Brendan Sorsby ruled eligible to play for Texas Tech on June 8, 2026
- •Decision has provoked strong reactions from coaches and athletic directors
- •Concerns about the implications for the Big 12's competitiveness
- •Talks of Big 12 schools potentially avoiding games against Texas Tech
- 3:14 PMDeseret News — Big 12 ADs are reportedly unhappy about the Brendan Sorsby ruling - Deseret News
- 11:03 PMESPN — 'Sad day': Coaches, ADs stunned by Sorsby ruling
"A judge's decision to rule Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby eligible Monday drew the ire of college coaches and athletic directors, with reactions ranging from doomsday predictions to informal talk about Big 12 schools attempting to not play the Red Raiders.
"College football fans are upset about Brendan Sorsby being eligible to play for Texas Tech this fall — and they aren’t alone.
Sources
External links- Deseret NewsJun 10, 2026, 3:14 PMBig 12 ADs are reportedly unhappy about the Brendan Sorsby ruling - Deseret News
College football fans are upset about Brendan Sorsby being eligible to play for Texas Tech this fall — and they aren’t alone.
- ESPNJun 8, 2026, 11:03 PM'Sad day': Coaches, ADs stunned by Sorsby ruling
A judge's decision to rule Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby eligible Monday drew the ire of college coaches and athletic directors, with reactions ranging from doomsday predictions to informal talk about Big 12 schools attempting to not play the Red Raiders.
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