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Paxton donation ties political action to Big 12 clash over Texas Tech’s Sorsby case
politics1 month ago

Paxton donation ties political action to Big 12 clash over Texas Tech’s Sorsby case

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reportedly received a $274,300 donation from Cody Campbell, chair of Texas Tech’s Board of Regents, one day before threatening to sue the Big 12 over sanctions related to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility after a court injunction allowed him to play; the Big 12 sought a federal ruling to enforce its bylaws amid NCAA gambling violations, Sorsby later withdrew from Tech as the NFL paused the 2026 draft, and Campbell defended TTU’s handling as upholding student welfare.

via USA Today|
#big-12#brendan-sorsby#cody-campbell
Texas Tech booster’s $274K donation precedes Paxton letter amid Sorsby eligibility saga
sports1 month ago

Texas Tech booster’s $274K donation precedes Paxton letter amid Sorsby eligibility saga

A Texas Tech booster donated $274,300 to Paxton Victory, the fundraising committee for Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, on June 10—one day before Paxton’s office threatened the Big 12 with legal action over Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility; the sequence ties Campbell to the Sorsby saga, which spurred a Big 12 lawsuit and, after a temporary injunction, led to Sorsby leaving for the NFL draft.

via The New York Times|
#big-12#brendan-sorsby#cody-campbell
BYU’s 2026 Outlook: FPI Projects Solid Season and Big 12 Title Hopes
sports1 month ago

BYU’s 2026 Outlook: FPI Projects Solid Season and Big 12 Title Hopes

ESPN FPI’s preseason projections place BYU at No. 20 with an 8.5-3.5 expected record, predicting the Cougars will be favored in 11 of 12 games and only underdog against Notre Dame. BYU sits second in the Big 12 title odds behind Texas Tech (16.5%), with a playoff shot of about 25.7%, and a path to a potential College Football Playoff contingent on a strong season.

via Sports Illustrated|
#big-12#byu#college-football
Sorsby Gamble Sparks Call for Cincinnati Transparency at Big 12
sports1 month ago

Sorsby Gamble Sparks Call for Cincinnati Transparency at Big 12

At Big 12 media day, Brett Yormark dodged a direct answer about Cincinnati’s knowledge of Brendan Sorsby’s gambling in the NCAA probe, prompting the author to demand transparency: if Cincinnati knew and played Sorsby, sanctions should follow; if not, the investigation should be clarified. The NCAA says it received a sportsbook tip (alerted by law enforcement) about Sorsby, while multiple reports and Sorsby’s lawsuit allege Cincinnati knew in 2025. The piece criticizes Yormark’s performative response, questions the tip’s chain of custody, and notes Sorsby’s long gambling history and Cincinnati’s NIL/education defenses and his move to Texas Tech.

via USA Today|
#big-12#cincinnati#college-football
McGuire: Tech would have pursued a veteran QB, not Sorsby, in hindsight
college-football1 month ago

McGuire: Tech would have pursued a veteran QB, not Sorsby, in hindsight

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire says the program misread the Brendan Sorsby fallout and would have pursued a veteran quarterback instead, noting strong pushback from other schools and the Big 12; Sorsby remains blocked from NFL/CFL this year while Tech continues to support his recovery and Will Hammond works toward a return from ACL injury.

via CBS Sports|
#big-12#brendan-sorsby#college-football
BYU Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for Big 12 Media Days
sports1 month ago

BYU Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for Big 12 Media Days

BYU will send six players to the 2026 Big 12 Media Days at The Star in Frisco, led by LJ Martin and Bear Bachmeier, along with center Bruce Mitchell and defensive veterans Isaiah Glasker, Evan Johnson, and Keanu Tanuvasa. Martin, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, is back for his senior season after 1,305 rushing yards and 12 TDs; Bachmeier emerged as a standout freshman with 3,033 passing yards. This marks BYU's fourth Big 12 Media Day, as head coach Kalani Sitake—the league's longest-tenured coach—aims for another trip to the Big 12 Championship Game after BYU's 23 wins over the past two seasons.

via KSL Sports|
#bear-bachmeier#big-12#byu
Freshmen Dominate Opening Night as College Stars Rule the 2026 NBA Draft
sports2 months ago

Freshmen Dominate Opening Night as College Stars Rule the 2026 NBA Draft

College freshmen led the night in the 2026 NBA Draft, with 9 of the first 10 picks freshmen and the first 20 selections all from college; AJ Dybantsa went No. 1 to Washington, Michigan produced three top-12 picks, the Big 12 set a first-round record with nine picks, seven teams had two first-rounders, and a new lottery reform will alter odds next season.

via NBA.com|
#aj-dybantsa#big-12#cameron-boozer
Big 12's Sorsby suit against Texas Tech remains active after transfer controversy
sports2 months ago

Big 12's Sorsby suit against Texas Tech remains active after transfer controversy

The Big 12’s federal lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby remains active despite Tech pulling the transfer situation and Sorsby securing a court order to play before entering the NFL supplemental draft; the case touches on potential conference liability and who should cover legal fees, with the possibility of future claims or amended filings depending on discoverable communications.

via NBC Sports|
#big-12#brendan-sorsby#lawsuit
The Letter That Rewired Brendan Sorsby and the Big 12
college-football2 months ago

The Letter That Rewired Brendan Sorsby and the Big 12

Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby saga sparked a bold legal push after Texas AG Ken Paxton threatened action against excluding Sorsby; the Big 12 united 15 of 16 member schools and moved to sue for a declaratory judgment on First Amendment grounds to defend its bylaw, with commissioner Brett Yormark deftly steering the league’s response. The political dynamics—Paxton, Campbell, and other state officials weighing in—shaped a high-stakes standoff that nudged Sorsby toward the NFL supplemental draft and underscored the Big 12’s willingness to enforce eligibility rules as a defining moment of Yormark’s tenure.

via CBS Sports|
#big-12#brendan-sorsby#brett-yormark
Sorsby’s Texas Tech saga ends as NFL path takes precedence
sports2 months ago

Sorsby’s Texas Tech saga ends as NFL path takes precedence

Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility dispute—fueled by a court injunction and a Big 12 lawsuit—pushed Texas Tech to urge him toward the NFL Supplemental Draft due to looming sanctions and a tight deadline, effectively ending his college football career and leaving a strained relationship between the Red Raiders and the Big 12 amid ongoing NCAA governance battles.

via The New York Times|
#big-12#brendan-sorsby#college-football
Big 12 Keeps All Options Open as Sorsby Case Evolves
sports2 months ago

Big 12 Keeps All Options Open as Sorsby Case Evolves

The Big 12 says it is monitoring Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility case and has kept all options on the table as the NCAA seeks a stay of the court-granted injunction; the league emphasizes the integrity of competition and says universities should not field players who bet on their own games, while the NCAA argues the injunction oversteps Texas law and should be stayed for a timely resolution ahead of the football season. If unresolved, Sorsby could still play this fall after a two‑game suspension, depending on how the rulings unfold.

via On3|
#big-12#college-football#eligibility
Big 12 seeks court backing to sanction Texas Tech over Sorsby betting saga
sports2 months ago

Big 12 seeks court backing to sanction Texas Tech over Sorsby betting saga

The Big 12 filed a federal lawsuit to secure the conference’s authority to sanction Texas Tech if quarterback Brendan Sorsby plays in 2026, asking a court to declare its bylaws enforceable and to bar the Texas attorney general from blocking sanctions after Sorsby’s gambling-related eligibility issues; potential penalties include postseason bans or reduced revenue, with Sorsby not named as a defendant and NCAA appeals ongoing in parallel.

via The New York Times|
#big-12#brendan-sorsby#college-football