Texas AG warns Big 12 about potential liability over Sorsby case
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a letter to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board chairman Douglas Girod. The letter warns that the conference could face substantial liability if it punishes Texas Tech for allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play. This development raises questions about the handling of player eligibility amidst ongoing scrutiny. Officials are likely to review their stance on the matter in light of Paxton's warning.
- •Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 officials.
- •Letter warns of potential substantial liability for conference actions.
- •Concerns arise over the treatment of Texas Tech and Sorsby.
- •Review of player eligibility procedures could be initiated.
- 8:07 PMCBS Sports — Big 12 weighs Texas Tech sanctions amid legal warning from Texas AG over Brendan Sorsby case
- 7:39 PMESPN — AG warns Big 12 if TTU punished for Sorsby case
"Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board of directors chairman Douglas Girod, notifying the league it would be exposed to "substantial liability" if it takes action against Texas Tech for playing Brendan Sorsby.
"The Texas Attorney General's Office warned of $200 million in antitrust exposure if the Big 12 takes action against Texas Tech
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External links- CBS SportsJun 11, 2026, 8:07 PMBig 12 weighs Texas Tech sanctions amid legal warning from Texas AG over Brendan Sorsby case
The Texas Attorney General's Office warned of $200 million in antitrust exposure if the Big 12 takes action against Texas Tech
- ESPNJun 11, 2026, 7:39 PMAG warns Big 12 if TTU punished for Sorsby case
Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board of directors chairman Douglas Girod, notifying the league it would be exposed to "substantial liability" if it takes action against Texas Tech for playing Brendan Sorsby.
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