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McMurphy Reveals a Bold, Humorous Preseason AP Top 25 Ballot
sports12 days ago

McMurphy Reveals a Bold, Humorous Preseason AP Top 25 Ballot

Brett McMurphy shares his college football preseason AP Top 25 ballot, opening with Oregon at No. 1 (a self‑deprecating jab about ranking them too low) and listing Ohio State, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Texas Tech just behind. The rest of the top 10 includes Texas, Indiana, Miami, Ole Miss, and Washington, followed by Texas A&M, Oklahoma, BYU, Michigan, LSU, SMU, Utah, Penn State, Houston, Alabama, Louisville, Tennessee, Arizona, Iowa, and USC. He uses a playful, self‑aware tone to cut through the off‑field drama around the sport and CFP expansion chatter, while highlighting Oregon’s talent and new coordinators as a key storyline heading into the season.

via On3|
#ap-top-25#college-football#oregon-ducks
Duke reshuffles December slate, to face Texas Tech at MSG after Miami cancellation
sports1 month ago

Duke reshuffles December slate, to face Texas Tech at MSG after Miami cancellation

The Duke-Michigan game scheduled for Dec. 21 in Miami has been canceled due to broadcast-rights issues; Duke will instead play Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 21, reviving last season’s MSG matchup as part of an Amazon-driven nonconference slate, while Michigan’s replacement opponent has not yet been finalized.

via CBS Sports|
#amazon-prime-video#college-basketball-scheduling#duke-basketball
Big-money politics meet the college football saga at Texas Tech
sports1 month ago

Big-money politics meet the college football saga at Texas Tech

The Athletic’s Until Saturday highlights a controversial timing around booster Cody Campbell’s $274,300 donation to Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign—just as Paxton threatened action against the Big 12 over Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility at Texas Tech—illustrating how politics can intersect with college football off the field, alongside notes about stadium renaming, ACC chatter, and other off-season storylines.

via The New York Times|
#cody-campbell#college-football#ken-paxton
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
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
Satterfield Points to Texas Tech Contact in Sorsby Case, NCAA Scrutiny Grows
sports1 month ago

Satterfield Points to Texas Tech Contact in Sorsby Case, NCAA Scrutiny Grows

Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield claimed Texas Tech and other programs reached out to Brendan Sorsby’s camp about transferring before the 2025 season ended, alleging tampering. Sorsby’s agent denied prior contact, and Satterfield suggested such tampering is common in the NIL era. Cincinnati says it did not know of any illegal activity by Sorsby, while the NCAA reportedly has investigated Cincinnati regarding Sorsby’s gambling situation.

via NBC Sports|
#brendan-sorsby#college-football#ncaa
CFL bars Brendan Sorsby from signing amid gambling allegations
sports1 month ago

CFL bars Brendan Sorsby from signing amid gambling allegations

The Canadian Football League says it will not register Brendan Sorsby’s contract or add him to any team’s negotiation list, effectively ending his 2026 playing prospects amid serious NCAA gambling allegations; with NFL interest waning and his college eligibility renounced, his remaining options appear limited to junior college after the UFL season.

via USA Today|
#brendan-sorsby#cfl#gambling-allegations
NFL Blocks Sorsby's 2026 Supplemental Draft Entry
sports2 months ago

NFL Blocks Sorsby's 2026 Supplemental Draft Entry

The NFL has rejected Brendan Sorsby’s bid to enter a 2026 supplemental draft and will not hold a supplemental draft this year, ending his bid amid an NCAA gambling-rule investigation and related legal battles over his college eligibility. The league cited its sole discretion to conduct such a draft and noted there were no plans to hold one, leaving Sorsby to pursue the NFL through the regular draft path in 2027 while his eligibility saga and related lawsuits continue to play out.

via The New York Times|
#brendan-sorsby#ncaa-gambling-rules#nfl
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