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Texas Tech QB who placed bets will not play amid Big 12 lawsuit, legal threat from Paxton
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk Jessica Priest, Texas Tribune, Ayden Runnels, Texas Tribune, Alex Nguyen, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media
· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A lawsuit related to the Big 12 and a legal threat from a state official are also part of the story.
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 has placed bets. As a result of this situation, Sorsby will not be playing.
A lawsuit related to the Big 12 and a legal threat from a state official are also part of the story. Further details on this developing story are available from Houston Public Media, including the role of a Lubbock judge in blocking an NCAA ban on the quarterback.
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Category: local Published: June 16, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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