Oklahoma attorney general asks Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech

Key Points:

• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned the Big 12 conference it could face legal and financial repercussions exceeding $200 million if it punishes Texas Tech and quarterback Brendan Sorsby over his sports gambling controversy.
• Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond urged the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech, criticizing the university for prioritizing winning over integrity and accusing it of avoiding responsibility by seeking favorable court rulings.
• Sorsby, previously ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA for betting on college football games, was granted a preliminary injunction by a retired judge, making him eligible to play in 2026, a decision contested by both state attorneys general.
• Drummond emphasized that the Big 12 has the authority under league bylaws to discipline Texas Tech for conduct harmful to the conference’s interests and integrity, calling the university's actions a "shameful chapter" in college football.
• Texas Tech continues to support Sorsby publicly, sharing a widely viewed video defending the quarterback amid ongoing league discussions about potential sanctions.