Big 12 withdraws federal lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby eligibility

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Big 12 has withdrawn the federal lawsuit it filed against Texas Tech back in June 2026, according to documents obtained by EverythingLubbock.com on Monday. EverythingLubbock.com previously reported back in June 2026 that the Big 12 had filed a federal complaint, starting a lawsuit against Texas Tech University and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a dispute tied to the school's plan to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby. The Big 12 had asked a federal judge to issue a declaratory judgment confirming it has the legal right to impose sanctions on Texas Tech. According to ESPN, the suit was intended to allow the league to enforce its own rules amid Brendan Sorsby's legal quest for eligibility. All issues related to the suit have been internally handled, and the league will now move forward.