Big 12 doesn’t back off Sorsby ruling despite Pax­ton threat

Brendan Sorsby is known for being a dual-threat college quarterback at Texas Tech and a gambling addict.

And even after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made a threat of his own, the Big 12 has decided to roll the dice and press forward with litigation.

Sorsby’s gambling habits came to light earlier this year, creating a scandal where it was discovered he placed tens of thousands of dollars in online bets, including wagers on the Indiana Hoosiers while he was on the roster.

Wanting to play in 2026, Sorsby sued the NCAA, arguing that his actions stemmed from a gambling addiction.

The lawsuit argues the NCAA’s position is deeply hypocritical for imposing gambling restrictions on student-athletes while fostering a gambling ecosystem.

On June 8, a Texas court issued a temporary injunction enjoining the NCAA from prohibiting Sorsby from pl...