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Source: Big 12 in no rush to pull lawsuit over Sorsby eligibility

The Big 12 conference is facing scrutiny over its legal battle regarding the eligibility of Brendan Sorsby.

By · Published June 20, 2026 at 04:30 UTC · Updated June 22, 2026 at 21:34 UTC

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📍 How it ended

The Big 12's lawsuit against Texas Tech regarding Brendan Sorsby's eligibility remained active, with the conference showing no immediate plans to withdraw it. Sorsby had dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA after securing an injunction to play despite gambling allegations.

Epilogue added 65d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

The Big 12 conference is maintaining its lawsuit concerning Brendan Sorsby's eligibility. This legal ordeal follows a saga involving Texas Tech and has led to discussions about the broader implications for college sports.

Coverage from ESPN highlights that the conference is in no rush to drop the lawsuit. Other outlets, including CBS Sports and the Orlando Sentinel, focus on the commissioner's role and the fallout for Texas Tech, while The Atlantic examines the larger implications of the situation.

Future developments center on the progression of the lawsuit and the potential long-term effects of the Brendan Sorsby ordeal on college athletics.

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Questions people are asking

What is the status of the Big 12 lawsuit?

According to ESPN, the Big 12 is in no rush to pull the lawsuit over Brendan Sorsby's eligibility.

Which institution was involved in the saga?

Coverage from CBS Sports and the Orlando Sentinel identifies Texas Tech as being involved in the saga.

How is the Big 12 commissioner's role being described?

CBS Sports describes this as a tenure-defining moment for the Big 12 commissioner.

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