In dismissing his NCAA lawsuit, Brendan Sorsby says Texas Tech told him he wouldn't play in 2026
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has dismissed his lawsuit against the NCAA after Texas Tech informed him he would not be permitted to play during the 2026 season. The decision forces Sorsby to enter the NFL supplemental draft.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the complex legal and administrative pressures surrounding college athlete eligibility and the influence of conference-level litigation.
On Wednesday morning, agent Ron Slavin suggested that Texas Tech gave quarterback Brendan Sorsby a nudge toward the NFL supplemental draft . The official paperwork dismissing Sorsby’s lawsuit against the NCAA describes it as something much more than a nudge.
The article reports on legal filings and institutional decisions without taking a side on the athlete's or the university's morality.
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