In dismissing his NCAA lawsuit, Brendan Sorsby says Texas Tech told him he wouldn't play in 2026

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1. 1h ago

   Brendan Sorsby drops NCAA lawsuit after Texas Tech blocks 2026 play

   Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has dismissed his lawsuit against the NCAA. Texas Tech informed him he would not be allowed to play in 2026. Sorsby now intends to enter the NFL supplemental draft.

   What's confirmed:

   • Brendan Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA.
   • The 99th District Court in Lubbock County filed the motion for dismissal on Thursday.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Texas Tech informed Sorsby he would not be allowed to play in 2026.
   • Sorsby was effectively pushed toward the NFL supplemental draft.
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2. 3d ago

   Brendan Sorsby Ends NCAA Legal Battle to Enter NFL Supplemental Draft

   Quarterback Brendan Sorsby is abandoning his lawsuit against the NCAA and will not play for Texas Tech this season. He plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft following admissions that he wagered on his own team. The move ends a legal dispute involving the Big 12 and the NCAA over his eligibility.

   What's confirmed:

   • Brendan Sorsby will enter the NFL supplemental draft.
   • Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall.
   • Sorsby admitted to wagering on his own team.
   • The NCAA and Big 12 were involved in a legal fight regarding Sorsby's eligibility.
   • Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Sorsby's attorneys argued that mental health struggles and gambling addiction should have influenced his eligibility determination.
   • Utah's governor and attorney general believe the Sorsby case will have implications beyond Texas Tech.
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3. 4d ago

   Brendan Sorsby to Apply for NFL Supplemental Draft Following Lawsuit Dismissal

   Quarterback Brendan Sorsby is applying for the NFL supplemental draft after dismissing his NCAA lawsuit. Sorsby claimed Texas Tech informed him he would not play in 2026. He plans a workout for NFL teams in July.

   What's confirmed:

   • Brendan Sorsby is applying to enter the NFL supplemental draft.
   • Sorsby dismissed his lawsuit against the NCAA.
   • Sorsby stated Texas Tech told him he would not play in 2026.
   • Sorsby plans a workout for NFL teams in July.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Arizona Cardinals are expected to attend Sorsby's pro day.
   • The NFL may levy punishment on Sorsby or block his entry into the supplemental draft.
   • The Carolina Panthers are heavily linked to Sorsby as a prospect.
   • The University of Cincinnati disputes an agent's claim that the school knew about Sorsby's gambling.
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