Could Big 12 Teams Refuse to Play Texas Tech over Sorsby Injunction?
Georgia and Nebraska said they will not schedule Texas Tech after a court blocked NCAA discipline of Brendan Sorsby, whose attorneys offered a 2-game suspension.
- On Monday, a Lubbock County judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby an injunction, allowing him to be eligible for the 2026 season despite the NCAA's gambling investigation.
- Sorsby admitted to wagering at least $90,000 on sports over four years, including 40 bets on his own team, prompting him to sue the NCAA on May 18 to prevent a ban.
- Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks and Nebraska deputy athletic director Haven Fields instructed their programs to stop scheduling future contests against Texas Tech, citing competitive integrity concerns.
- Citing the 'Black Sox Scandal,' Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin told ESPN he was "stunned," adding that "if you're going to participate, you can't gamble, especially on your own team."
- Big Ten officials are reportedly discussing a league-wide mandate to avoid Texas Tech in all sports, while Big 12 and SEC athletic directors debate the ruling's impact on competitive integrity.
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Could Big 12 teams refuse to play Texas Tech over Sorsby injunction?
Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby walks off the field after a game against Baylor, Oct. 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. | Tanner Pearson, Associated Press. SALT LAKE CITY (KSL.com) — Long the butt of college sports’ fans jokes, there was mostly unanimity Monday when a Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby’s temporary injunction against the NCAA to clear the way for the Texas Tech quarterback final season of eligibility. The ruling by Judge Ken Curry o…
Big 12 ADs, NCAA president speak out against Brendan Sorsby ruling
The Big 12's athletic directors held a call with conference commissioner Brett Yormark Tuesday to express their frustration about the temporary injunction that made Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible for the 2026 season.Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football. District judge Ken Curry granted Sorsby the injunction on Monday, overruling the NCAA and prohibiting the association from suspe…
Texas Tech ruling ignites debate on sports betting and gambling addiction
A judge’s ruling in Texas is sending shockwaves through college sports. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who wagered $90,000 on sports games, was banned from the sport. But he and the school appealed, arguing he has a gambling addiction and anxiety issues. The judge agreed, and Sorsby will most likely play this year. William Brangham discussed more with Danny Funt.
Georgia AD Josh Brooks Sends Harsh Message To Texas Tech After Brendan Sorsby Ruling
Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks isn’t happy with Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby being granted an injunction after the signal-caller admitted to betting on several college football games while he was at Indiana. Brooks has forbidden all Georgia teams from scheduling contests against Texas Tech in any future non-conference matchups that might otherwise have taken place. ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Max Olson originally broke the news. The n…
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