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Big 12 Keeps Lawsuit Active While Reviewing Sorsby Options
The conference has not withdrawn its federal lawsuit over Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility. A board call is scheduled for next week to consider next steps.
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The Big 12 has not withdrawn its federal lawsuit filed Monday in the Northern District of Texas over Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility. A conference source told ESPN on Friday that questions remain about Sorsby's NFL future and any possible legal consequences.
The Big 12 board of directors is expected to hold a call early next week to discuss options. The source said the case remains active and no action has been taken to change its status. Sorsby admitted he violated NCAA rules by placing thousands of bets, including 40 on Indiana football while on that team's roster.
He has withdrawn his lawsuit against the NCAA and applied for the NFL supplemental draft, which requires him to be declared ineligible in college by Monday.
A Big 12 athletic director said the conference could still consider punitive steps against Texas Tech. The source noted that some members want the school to cover legal fees from the case. "There may need to be consequences for Texas Tech, even if it works out this way," the source said.
"It was pointed out there's been legal fees involved in this action. " The NFL has not held a supplemental draft since 2023, and the league must still approve Sorsby's application for one to occur this summer.
