Brendan Sorsby Dismisses NCAA Lawsuit After Texas Tech Denies 2026 Playing Opportunity

On Wednesday, Brendan Sorsby’s agent, Ron Slavin, indicated that the quarterback received an indirect push towards the NFL supplemental draft from Texas Tech. However, the official documents revealing Sorsby's withdrawal from his lawsuit against the NCAA suggest a more definitive action taken by the university.

The two-page voluntary dismissal, shared by Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, states that on June 15, 2026, Sorsby was informed by Texas Tech that, despite an existing Temporary Injunction Order, he would not be allowed to compete for the football team during the 2026-27 season. The statement from Sorsby’s attorneys made it clear: “the relief afforded by the Temporary Injunction Order [was] moot.”

In straightforward terms, Texas Tech's communication on that day signaled to Sorsby that his participation was off the table, regardless of his willingness to challenge the decision. According to his lawyer, the university’s stance was unequivocal: he would not take the field.

The timing of this announcement is significant, as it coincided with the Big 12's legal action against Texas Tech in federal court in Dallas. The conference sought the authority to impose sanctions on Texas Tech should Sorsby play in any games. Faced with this pressure, Texas Tech chose to make its position clear, effectively pushing Sorsby to apply for the supplemental draft.

This situation highlights the complex dynamics between NCAA regulations, university decisions, and player opportunities in college football.