Oklahoma AG recommends Big 12 take action against Texas Tech amid controversy
Oklahoma's AG urged the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech after QB Brendan Sorsby was linked to gambling issues.
Olivia Bennett 
The legal tug-of-war surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has intensified, as the Oklahoma Attorney General is now urging the Big 12 to step in and hold the university accountable. This development follows a heated proclamation from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who stated on Thursday that he would legally back the Red Raiders and pursue action against the Big 12 should the conference attempt to penalize the school.
Oklahoma AG Pushes for League Action
Oklahoma Attorney General Genter Drummond wasted little time responding to the situation. In a formal letter, Drummond called for the Big 12 to take action following the lifting of an injunction earlier this week that had previously restricted Sorsby’s collegiate standing.
The controversy stems from revelations in May that Sorsby has been receiving treatment for a gambling addiction. Investigations indicate that Sorsby placed wagers on betting apps during his tenures at Indiana, Cincinnati, and most recently, Texas Tech. Notably, these activities included placing bets on Indiana games while he served as the team's quarterback in 2022.
Upholding Conference Integrity
Drummond’s stance is rooted in the expectation that the Big 12 must enforce its own regulations to ensure competitive fairness. “The idea that the Big 12 may not sanction the actions of one of its members under an agreed-upon preexisting contract is facially absurd,” Drummond wrote.
He further emphasized that the league is responsible for maintaining the standards of its bylaws. “By adopting and enforcing its bylaws, the Big 12 Conference is simply upholding integrity and fair play among membership,” Drummond stated. He concluded with a direct challenge to the conference, asserting that if Texas Tech refuses to act, the onus falls on the Big 12 to do the right thing.
As 205focus.com continues to track this evolving legal and athletic conflict, the question remains whether the conference will prioritize its internal policies or bow to the mounting pressure from state officials.
