The Big 12 and Texas Tech Red Raiders can finally begin to move forward.
On Monday, ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel reported that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft, putting an end to what was turning into a messy legal back-and-forth involving the NCAA, conference and university following Sorsby’s admission to gambling, including 40 bets on his team.
Last week, a Texas judge granted Sorsby an injunction allowing him to play in 2026, but the Big 12 quickly moved toward discussing sanctions against Texas Tech and Sorsby, which prompted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to threaten further litigation.
Most recently, the Big 12 filed a federal lawsuit on Monday morning seeking clarification on its ability to punish the university for violating conference bylaws.
With Sorsby deciding to forgo his final collegiate season for a ticket to the pros, the sides will avoid more courtroom drama. And while it may hurt Texas Tech in the short-term, the development will prevent the university from taking more hits to its reputation, which it should eventually realize as a positive.
