In dismissing his NCAA lawsuit, Brendan Sorsby says Texas Tech told him he wouldn't play in 2026
Key Points:
- Texas Tech informed quarterback Brendan Sorsby on June 15, 2026, that he would not be allowed to play for the football team during the 2026-27 season, effectively overriding a temporary injunction that had permitted him to play.
- This decision by Texas Tech rendered the legal relief from the injunction moot and forced Sorsby to reconsider his options regarding the NFL supplemental draft.
- The timing coincided with the Big 12 suing Texas Tech in federal court to gain authority to sanction the school if Sorsby played, which pressured Texas Tech to prohibit his participation.
- As a result, Sorsby had no choice but to apply for the NFL supplemental draft, ending his lawsuit against the NCAA voluntarily.