Big 12 files federal suit against Texas Tech and Texas AG over quarterback Brendan Sorsby. The conference seeks a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief to enforce Bylaw 3.6, allowing it to sanction the school for Sorsby’s betting violations. The filing follows a judge’s June 8 order granting Sorsby an injunction to play in the upcoming season in 2026.

Sorsby admitted breaching NCAA rules by betting thousands of times, including 40 wagers on Indiana football while on that team’s roster. The Big 12’s executive committee discussed financial penalties and exclusion from the championship game, noting that Texas Tech’s choice to field a player with a betting history threatens conference integrity, standings, and reputation for members and.

The lawsuit names Texas AG Kenneth Paxton, the university’s chancellor, president, and athletic director as defendants. It also seeks to bar Texas Tech from retaliating against the conference’s enforcement actions. With the injunction still in place, Sorsby remains eligible, but his June 22 deadline to declare for the supplemental draft looms today.

Big 12 presidents plan to meet Monday to weigh sanctions, yet no decision is expected. The action underscores the league’s resolve to protect its image amid widespread criticism from other schools. The case will test how far a conference can push back when a player’s conduct clashes with collegiate sports integrity for all member institutions today.