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Texas Tech QB who placed bets will not play amid Big 12 lawsuit, legal threat from Paxton
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk By Jessica Priest , Ayden Runnels and Alex Nguyen , as published by Texas Tribune
· June 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A lawsuit by the Big 12 and a legal threat from a state official are part of the circumstances surrounding his absence from play.
A Texas Tech quarterback has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding his participation in games. The quarterback, Brendan Sorsby, has acknowledged a gambling addiction and had placed bets. As a result of this situation, Sorsby will not be playing.
A lawsuit by the Big 12 and a legal threat from a state official are part of the circumstances surrounding his absence from play. Further details about the situation are available from the Texas Tribune, including the role of a Lubbock judge in blocking an NCAA ban on Sorsby.
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Category: baylor Published: June 11, 2026 Source: Texas Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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