Texas court records schedule Brendan Sorsby's trial against the NCAA for February 2027, two weeks after the College Football Playoff championship in Las Vegas. The 99th District Court in Lubbock simultaneously granted the Texas Tech quarterback a temporary injunction allowing potential 2026 participation despite NCAA ineligibility rulings for sports betting.

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark convened athletic directors to address the ruling's implications, calling it significant for college athletics. The conference holds bylaw 3.6 authority to sanction members through supermajority votes, with potential penalties including postseason prohibitions, revenue restrictions, and recruiting limitations against Texas Tech.

Sorsby admitted placing approximately $90,000 in bets across four years involving Indiana, Cincinnati, and Texas Tech programs. The NCAA rejected Texas Tech's reinstatement appeal after discovering 40 bets specifically targeting Indiana football during his 2022 freshman season with the Hoosiers.

Conference leadership faces immediate decisions about disciplining Texas Tech under league regulations. The outcome directly impacts the Red Raiders' 2026 roster eligibility and sets precedent for how conferences handle NCAA violations involving current players.