Texas Tech Red Raiders
· 2026-06-27
Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility is at the center of a legal battle between Texas and Oklahoma attorneys general.
The dispute began after Sorsby admitted to sports gambling, including bets on football, and was initially ruled ineligible.
A Texas court granted a temporary injunction, restoring Sorsby's playing status, but the NCAA is appealing the decision.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defended Texas Tech's position, stating the school is complying with the judge's eligibility order.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond disagreed, calling on the Big 12 to suspend Sorsby and enforce its rules to maintain college football integrity.
The case has spiraled into a public feud between the two attorneys general, leaving the Big 12 caught in the middle.
Texas Tech Red Raiders are set to play their next game against Abilene Christian Wildcats on 2026-09-05.
The Big 12 conference leaders are weighing their options, considering the potential liability of disciplinary action against Texas Tech.
Paxton's office warned that using the Big 12 bylaw against Texas Tech could expose the conference and its members to over $200 million in potential liability.
Drummond's intervention came after Paxton's office told the conference that disciplinary action could lead to substantial liability.
The dispute has produced a combustible mix of politics, football, and interstate sniping over Sorsby's case.
Texas Tech Red Raiders are preparing for their upcoming season, with Sorsby's eligibility still uncertain.
The NCAA's appeal and the Big 12's decision will have significant implications for the team and the conference.
And the legal battle is far from over, with both attorneys general using their offices to press competing legal arguments.
But the outcome will ultimately depend on the Big 12's decision and the NCAA's appeal.
So the Texas Tech Red Raiders and their fans will have to wait and see how the situation unfolds.
The team's performance on the field will be impacted by the decision, and the conference's integrity is at stake.
The Big 12 conference leaders are under pressure to make a decision that will maintain the integrity of college football.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are looking forward to their next game, but the legal battle is still ongoing.