NCAA files appeal for expedited ruling on Sorsby's eligibility
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The NCAA has requested an appeals court expedite a decision regarding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who recently received a temporary injunction to restore his eligibility to play. The appeal comes as the Big 12 has sued Texas Tech, seeking the authority to penalize the school if Sorsby participates in games. As of now, Sorsby has until June 22 to enter the NFL's supplemental draft, a decision complicated by the ongoing legal proceedings and potential repercussions from the NCAA's appeal.
- •NCAA seeks expedited resolution before the college football season starts.
- •Sorsby secured a temporary injunction for his eligibility last week.
- •Big 12 has filed suit against Texas Tech regarding Sorsby.
- •Sorsby must decide by June 22 whether to enter the NFL supplemental draft.
- 8:50 PMESPN — NCAA asks court for Sorsby ruling before season
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA files appeal in Brendan Sorsby case, seeks stay of injunction
"The NCAA said a judge overstepped in granting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction allowing him to return to college football and is asking an appeals court for an expedited resolution before the season kicks off.
"The legal situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is becoming more complicated.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 15, 2026, 8:50 PMNCAA asks court for Sorsby ruling before season
The NCAA said a judge overstepped in granting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction allowing him to return to college football and is asking an appeals court for an expedited resolution before the season kicks off.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:15 PMNCAA files appeal in Brendan Sorsby case, seeks stay of injunction
The legal situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is becoming more complicated.
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