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Big 12 lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby has not yet been dismissed

The Big 12 Conference is suing Texas Tech and the Texas Attorney General to establish its authority to penalize quarterback Brendan Sorsby via league bylaws. While a court injunction previously allowed Sorsby to play, he has since been barred from the Canadian Football League. The NFL also cancelled its supplemental draft for the year.

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New reports indicate the Canadian Football League has banned Sorsby from signing with any of its teams.

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  1. Big 12 Lawsuit Against Texas Tech Continues Amid Sorsby's Professional Bans

    The Big 12 Conference is suing Texas Tech and the Texas Attorney General to establish its authority to penalize quarterback Brendan Sorsby via league bylaws. While a court injunction previously allowed Sorsby to play, he has since been barred from the Canadian Football League. The NFL also cancelled its supplemental draft for the year.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Big 12 filed a lawsuit against Texas Tech and the Texas Attorney General seeking a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief.
    • Brendan Sorsby won a court order that allowed him to play for Texas Tech despite gambling bans.
    • The Canadian Football League will not allow Sorsby to sign a contract with any of its nine teams.
    • Sorsby admitted to placing thousands of bets.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • An NFL insider believes Sorsby may have a legitimate case against the NFL regarding the cancelled supplemental draft.
    • The CFL ban could end Sorsby's 2026 football season.
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    4. Brendan Sorsby Gets Surprising Legal Lifeline After NFL Decision
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    6. Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan ...
    7. Canadian Football League Shuts Out Brendan Sorsby
    8. Brendan Sorsby's CFL ban could end former Texas Tech QB's 2026 football ...
    9. CFL bars QB Brendan Sorsby following NCAA gambling allegations
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  2. Big 12 Maintains Lawsuit Against Texas Tech Over Brendan Sorsby

    The Big 12 Conference is continuing its legal action against Texas Tech to clarify its power to enforce bylaws. This follows a court injunction that allowed Brendan Sorsby to play in 2026 despite betting on his own team. Sorsby intended to enter the NFL supplemental draft, but the league cancelled that process for the year.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Big 12 is pursuing legal action against Texas Tech to determine its authority to enforce bylaws.
    • A judge granted Brendan Sorsby an injunction to play in 2026 despite gambling on his team.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Sorsby's decision to forgo college eligibility will not influence the Big 12 to drop its lawsuit.
    • The Big 12's legal complaint forced Sorsby to choose between the NFL Supplemental Draft or risking sanctions for Texas Tech.
    • Brendan Sorsby must wait until the 2027 draft to enter the NFL.
    Sources used for this update (4)
    1. Brendan Sorsby saga ends after Big 12's 'devastating' legal complaint in the middle of the night
    2. Why the Big 12 isn't ready to drop its lawsuit amid ... - Yardbarker
    3. Brendan Sorsby Now Has Another Legal Battle On His Hands
    4. Brendan Sorsby case: Big 12 pursuing legal action against Texas Tech ...
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  3. Big 12 Lawsuit Against Texas Tech Remains Active After Sorsby Departs

    The Big 12 Conference has not dismissed its lawsuit against Texas Tech regarding Brendan Sorsby's eligibility. While Sorsby has dropped his own legal action against the NCAA and is pursuing the NFL, the conference continues to monitor its options. The legal dispute stems from Sorsby placing thousands of sports bets, including wagers on his own team.

    What's confirmed:

    • Brendan Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA.
    • The Big 12 lawsuit against Texas Tech has not been dismissed.
    • Sorsby admitted to placing thousands of sports bets, including wagers on his own team games.
    • Sorsby is applying to enter the NFL supplemental draft.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Big 12 may seek legal fees from Texas Tech.
    • The conference may be bracing for a lawsuit from Sorsby.
    • Texas Tech told Sorsby he would not play in 2026.
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. How Texas Tech played itself, and the Big 12 commissioner rose to meet ...
    2. In dismissing his NCAA lawsuit, Brendan Sorsby says Texas Tech told him ...
    3. Source: Big 12 in no rush to pull lawsuit over Sorsby eligibility
    4. The Massive Implications of the Brendan Sorsby Ordeal
    5. After Texas Tech saga, Big 12 is new hero of college sports
    6. Brendan Sorsby drops lawsuit against NCAA after getting injunction to play despite gambling
    7. Big 12 lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby has not yet been dismissed
    8. Big 12 may not be done in court with Texas Tech
    9. Big 12 may not be done in court with Texas Tech
    10. Even people in Las Vegas are shocked by Brendan Sorsby's sordid story
    11. Brendan Sorsby officially drops lawsuit against NCAA - ESPN
    12. Source: Big 12 in no rush to pull lawsuit over Sorsby eligibility
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