Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt Defends Brendan Sorsby Reinstatement Amid Backlash

Texas Tech AD's Statement on Sorsby's Eligibility

On Wednesday, Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a detailed statement defending the reinstatement of quarterback Brendan Sorsby, following a court ruling that allowed the player to return to college football despite past gambling violations. Meanwhile, the Big Ten conference is considering a league-wide ban on scheduling Texas Tech in all sports, according to … Read more

Big Ten Ponders Ban on Texas Tech Amid Sorsby Ruling

Legal Battle and NCAA’s Response

On June 9, 2026, the Big Ten conference announced plans to discuss a potential mandate barring Texas Tech from all sports competitions, citing the recent court ruling that reinstated quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility despite his gambling violations. The move follows a temporary injunction granted by a Lubbock judge, allowing Sorsby to play in the 2026 … Read more