SEC, Big Ten schools ban scheduling Texas Tech in light of Brendan Sorsby ruling, reports say

A major fallout is hitting the college football landscape as top-tier programs begin distancing themselves from Texas Tech. Both Georgia and Nebraska have reportedly issued bans on scheduling the Red Raiders for non-conference games, a direct reaction to a polarizing court ruling regarding quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

The Injunction and the Fallout

The controversy stems from a Texas judge's decision on Monday to grant Sorsby a preliminary injunction. This legal move clears the path for the quarterback to take the field this season after he serves a two-game suspension. Previously, the NCAA had ruled Sorsby ineligible following revelations that he placed thousands of bets on college sports, including at least 40 wagers on Indiana football games during his 2022 tenure with the Hoosiers.

According to reports from The Athletic, Georgia compliance director Will Lawler notified staff Monday that the Bulldogs will not schedule Texas Tech “until further notice.” Lawler instructed coaches to evaluate current and future schedules to ensure no contests are pending with the Red Raiders.

Nebraska Takes a Stand

Nebraska has adopted an equally firm stance. As reported by Sports Business Journal, Cornhuskers athletics director Troy Dannen sent a directive to his department, emphasizing that the integrity of the game is non-negotiable. “There is a line of integrity of the game and the permissibility of compromise of that integrity that has been crossed and is without precedent in major sports, professional or amateur in the United States,” Dannen stated.

Big 12 and NCAA Response

The pressure is mounting within the Big 12 as well. While Commissioner Brett Yormark has not yet issued a public opinion, he told ESPN that emergency meetings are scheduled for later this week. Sources indicate that several Big 12 schools are considering a boycott of games against Texas Tech, though the logistical reality of potential forfeitures remains a hurdle.

NCAA president Charlie Baker has weighed in with a sharp critique, calling on Congress to intervene against programs and supporters who overlook integrity risks related to sports betting. While the NCAA has appealed the injunction, the current ruling remains in place, and a final trial verdict is not expected until after the 2026 season.

For now, Sorsby remains eligible for the Sept. 18 Big 12 opener against Houston. His mandated two-game suspension means he will miss the season-opener against Abilene Christian on Sept. 5 and the road contest at Oregon State on Sept. 12.