The Texas Tech release a 20‑minute video Thursday night defending quarterback Brendan Sorsby after a judge granted him a temporary injunction, allowing him to play this fall. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt, coach Joey McGuire, president Lawrence Schovanec and senior AD Grant Stovall appeared together, insisting the program’s integrity stays intact.

Sorsby was cleared by the judge despite the NCAA’s ruling that he was ineligible because of 40 gambling bets placed while at Indiana. The school says it installed monitoring software on his phone, keeps him in outpatient care, and will sit him out the first two games against Abilene Christian and Oregon State.

Big 12 athletic directors have criticized the decision, prompting league presidents to meet about potential sanctions. Hocutt stressed the monitoring measures and that Sorsby has not compromised any game’s outcome. With the injunction in place, Tech will field him after the bye, but the controversy could strain conference relations and fan sentiment.

The Red Raiders’ first game of the season will still be against Abilene Christian, where Sorsby must sit. Coach McGuire said the weight lifted by the injunction gives the team a chance to focus on recovery and performance. Texas Tech’s stance signals a broader debate over athlete rehabilitation and conference compliance.