# HOLY BACKFIRE BATMAN: Brendan Sorsby QUITS Texas Tech Football—Big 12’s Dilemma & Drama Finally Ends | Big 12 Squad Show

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Published: 2026-06-16T18:00:00+00:00
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Texas Tech faces a new low point as quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s abrupt exit and gambling scandal make the Red Raiders the most controversial team in the Big 12. After a high-stakes legal battle, public relations blunders, and a failed push by coach Joey McGuire and the Texas Tech administration to protect Sorsby’s eligibility, the program is left reeling. The Big 12 Squad tackle Tech’s costly fight to keep Sorsby on the field, the $5 million NIL frenzy, and a now-infamous Times Square billboard welcoming a QB who didn’t play a single down. With public opinion turning sharply against Texas Tech and their “villain” status solidified, the fallout extends well beyond Lubbock. The discussion dives deep into the chain of events that led from a routine offseason to conference-wide chaos: the Big 12’s unprecedented federal lawsuit, NCAA eligibility confusion, and conflicting legal interpretations on whether Sorsby could enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. As legal details unravel, hosts analyze Cody Campbell's three-page statement, the impact of Ken Paxton’s involvement, and how Cincinnati’s role in failing to report Sorsby’s activities adds another layer of controversy. The segment questions Texas Tech’s strategic decisions—why fight for a player with gambling violations, and what message does it send to future recruits? By going “all-in” for Sorsby, did Tech compromise its football culture for a marginal on-field gain? The episode also evaluates the repercussions for Will Hammond and the rest of the Red Raiders’ roster. With Hammond thrust into the starting QB role amid the drama, the panel debates whether he’ll receive the trust and support he deserves from a fan base and administration now bruised by scandal. The group also contemplates the long-term impact on Joey McGuire’…

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