Big 12 Ads Discuss Concerns Following Sorsby Court Ruling

WHO:

Yahoo Sports - Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt stated, "Brendan Sorsby has not played a single down of football as a Red Raider."

Yahoo Sports - Nebraska AD Troy Dannen described the Sorsby situation as an unprecedented "integrity of the game" matter.

Yahoo Sports - Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks and Nebraska AD Troy Dannen have pledged not to schedule Texas Tech in any sport.

Yahoo Sports - Kansas State AD Gene Taylor expressed that his staff has had "some serious conversation" about potentially boycotting Texas Tech.

ESPN - Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is involved in the case.

ESPN - Big 12 athletic directors participated in a call, including commissioner Brett Yormark and Kansas chancellor Doug Girod.

NBC Sports - The justices on the Seventh District appeals court are Judy Parker, Lawrence Doss, Alex Yarbrough, and Laura Pratt, all Texas Tech School of Law graduates.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - The NCAA's appeal of the initial ruling is expected to take 9-12 months to resolve, according to attorney Christopher Kratovil.

NBC Sports - The Big 12's executive board is scheduled to meet on Thursday to review options regarding Sorsby's situation.

ESPN - The Big 12 athletic directors held a call where they expressed that Sorsby should not be eligible for the upcoming season, with the exception of Texas Tech's Kirby Hocutt.

NBC Sports - The NCAA's appeal of the initial ruling is unlikely to be resolved before Sorsby exhausts his eligibility after the 2026 season.

NBC Sports - The Big 12's executive board is scheduled to meet to review options regarding Sorsby's situation.

Yahoo Sports - The Big Ten is discussing a potential leaguewide ban on scheduling games against Texas Tech, with officials expected to meet soon.

NBC Sports - The preliminary order allowing Sorsby to play will keep him on the field for the full 2026 campaign, minus a two-game suspension.

NBC Sports - The appeals court justices may recuse themselves due to their connections to Texas Tech, following standard procedures for replacement if necessary.

ESPN - The Big 12's executive board is scheduled to meet on Thursday to review options regarding Sorsby's situation.

NBC Sports - The trial for the Brendan Sorsby case has been set for February 8, 2027.

NBC Sports - Attorney Christopher Kratovil predicts that the appeal will take 9-12 months to resolve.

ESPN - The Big 12 athletic directors held a call where they expressed that Sorsby should not be eligible for the upcoming season, with the exception of Texas Tech's Kirby Hocutt.

NBC Sports - The NCAA's appeal of the initial ruling is unlikely to be resolved before Sorsby exhausts his eligibility after the 2026 season.

NBC Sports - The Big 12's executive board is scheduled to meet to review options regarding Sorsby's situation.

Yahoo Sports - The Big Ten is discussing a potential leaguewide ban on scheduling games against Texas Tech, with officials expected to meet soon.

NBC Sports - The preliminary order allowing Sorsby to play will keep him on the field for the full 2026 campaign, minus a two-game suspension.

NBC Sports - Attorney Christopher Kratovil predicts that the appeal will take 9-12 months to resolve.

Yahoo Sports - Georgia's athletic department will not schedule future contests against Texas Tech until further notice, according to a memo from Brooks.

Yahoo Sports - Nebraska's AD Dannen stated that the Sorsby situation is an unprecedented "integrity of the game" matter.

Yahoo Sports - The Big Ten is discussing a potential leaguewide ban on scheduling games against Texas Tech.

ESPN - A judge granted Sorsby a temporary injunction to protect his eligibility for the 2026 season.

ESPN - The Big 12 athletic directors expressed strong opposition to Sorsby's eligibility, describing their feelings as "disgusted," "disheartened," and "sad."

NBC Sports - The NCAA is appealing the initial ruling that favored Sorsby.

NBC Sports - The appeals court ruling will determine whether Sorsby can play for Texas Tech in 2026.

WHERE:

ESPN - The discussions took place among Big 12 athletic directors, likely in various locations within the conference.

NBC Sports - The appeal will be heard in the Court of Appeals for the Seventh District of Texas.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - The trial for the Brendan Sorsby case has been set for February 8, 2027.

ESPN - The Big 12's executive board is scheduled to meet on Thursday to review options regarding Sorsby's situation.

ESPN - A meeting of the Big 12's full board of presidents and chancellors is expected early next week.

WHY:

NBC Sports - Hocutt emphasized the importance of supporting Sorsby's recovery while addressing the integrity of college sports.

NBC Sports - The outcry following the ruling could influence the appellate decision regarding Sorsby's eligibility.

NBC Sports - Texas Tech's athletic director Kirby Hocutt emphasized the importance of supporting Sorsby's recovery while addressing the integrity of college sports.

NBC Sports - The NCAA aims to have the appeal resolved before the football season begins, while Sorsby needs a resolution by June 22 for entering the 2026 supplemental draft.

NBC Sports - The outcry following the ruling could influence the appellate decision regarding Sorsby's eligibility.

NBC Sports - Texas Tech's athletic director Kirby Hocutt emphasized the importance of supporting Sorsby's recovery while addressing the integrity of college sports.

NBC Sports - The NCAA aims to have the appeal resolved before the football season begins, while Sorsby needs a resolution by June 22 for entering the 2026 supplemental draft.

Yahoo Sports - The decisions by Georgia and Nebraska are in response to the ruling that allows Sorsby to play, which they view as crossing significant lines in college athletics.

ESPN - The athletic directors are concerned about the implications of Sorsby's eligibility following his admissions of sports gambling.

NBC Sports - The ruling by Judge Ken Curry has sparked significant outcry and could influence the appellate decision.

HOW:

NBC Sports - Hocutt stated that Texas Tech is not a party to Sorsby’s lawsuit and did not fund it, emphasizing their role in supporting his recovery.

NBC Sports - The appeals court justices may recuse themselves due to their connections to Texas Tech, following standard procedures for replacement if necessary.

Yahoo Sports - The boycott by Georgia and Nebraska is part of a broader consideration among SEC and Big 12 athletic directors regarding their next steps in response to Sorsby's eligibility.

ESPN - The Big 12 is considering options that may include interpreting league bylaw 3.6 for potential disciplinary actions against Sorsby.

NBC Sports - The appeals court justices may recuse themselves due to their connections to Texas Tech, following standard procedures for replacement if necessary.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 04:29 UTC)

Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt has confirmed that Brendan Sorsby has not played a single down of football as a Red Raider, while Nebraska AD Troy Dannen has labeled the situation as an unprecedented matter concerning the integrity of the game. The NCAA's appeal of the initial ruling is anticipated to take nine to twelve months to resolve, and the Big 12's executive board is set to meet on Thursday to discuss options regarding Sorsby's case. A trial for the Brendan Sorsby case has been scheduled for February 8, 2027, with Hocutt stressing that Texas Tech is not involved in the lawsuit and is solely focused on supporting Sorsby's recovery.

(UPDATED June 10, 2026 23:37 UTC)

In a recent call, Big 12 athletic directors expressed that Sorsby should not be eligible for the upcoming season, with the exception of Texas Tech's Kirby Hocutt. Meanwhile, the NCAA's appeal of the initial ruling is unlikely to be resolved before Sorsby exhausts his eligibility after the 2026 season, although a preliminary order currently allows him to play for the full 2026 campaign, minus a two-game suspension. Additionally, the Big Ten is considering a leaguewide ban on scheduling games against Texas Tech, with discussions expected to take place soon.

(UPDATED June 10, 2026 21:48 UTC)

The Big 12's executive board is set to meet on Thursday to discuss options regarding Brendan Sorsby's situation, while his trial is scheduled for February 8, 2027. Attorney Christopher Kratovil anticipates that the appeal could take nine to twelve months to resolve, as the NCAA hopes to have it settled before the football season starts. Sorsby, meanwhile, needs a resolution by June 22 to enter the 2026 supplemental draft, and there are indications that appeals court justices may recuse themselves due to ties with Texas Tech, following standard procedures for replacement if needed.

(UPDATED June 10, 2026 19:49 UTC)

The Big 12 athletic directors have expressed their stance that Sorsby should not be eligible for the upcoming season, with the exception of Texas Tech's Kirby Hocutt, who is advocating for Sorsby's recovery and the integrity of college sports. Meanwhile, the NCAA's appeal of the initial ruling is not expected to be resolved before Sorsby exhausts his eligibility after the 2026 season, and the Big 12's executive board is set to meet to discuss options regarding his situation. Additionally, the Big Ten is considering a leaguewide ban on scheduling games against Texas Tech, with officials planning to meet soon to address this matter.

(UPDATED June 10, 2026 16:13 UTC)

The trial for the Brendan Sorsby case has been scheduled for February 8, 2027. A preliminary order will allow Sorsby to continue playing throughout the 2026 season, with the exception of a two-game suspension, while attorney Christopher Kratovil anticipates that the appeal could take nine to twelve months to resolve. The NCAA is pushing to have the appeal settled before the football season kicks off, and Sorsby requires a decision by June 22 to participate in the 2026 supplemental draft.

(UPDATED June 10, 2026 06:22 UTC)

Georgia's athletic director Josh Brooks and Nebraska's AD Troy Dannen have both announced that their schools will not schedule any future contests against Texas Tech, citing concerns over the integrity of college athletics related to the Sorsby situation. Kansas State's AD Gene Taylor has also mentioned that his staff is considering a potential boycott of Texas Tech, reflecting a growing sentiment among athletic directors in the SEC and Big 12. Additionally, the Big Ten is in discussions about implementing a leaguewide ban on scheduling games against Texas Tech as a response to the recent ruling that allows Sorsby to play.

(UPDATED June 10, 2026 04:22 UTC)

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction to protect his eligibility for the upcoming 2026 season, despite strong opposition from Big 12 athletic directors who expressed feelings of disgust and sadness over the situation. The NCAA is appealing this initial ruling, and the appeals court, comprised of Texas Tech School of Law graduates, will ultimately decide whether Sorsby can play, with a meeting of the Big 12's executive board scheduled for Thursday to discuss potential disciplinary actions. Concerns about Sorsby's eligibility stem from his admissions of sports gambling, and the appeals court justices may need to recuse themselves due to their ties to the university.