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Sources: NCAA denies Sorsby's reinstatement bid
Key takeaways
- Along with that case, Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec also stated in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school plans to appeal the NCAA's ruling.
- "We believe that given the facts and the context of Brendan's case, the NCAA's ruling should be reversed or modified," Schovanec wrote.
- Sorsby filed a lawsuit in a local court in Lubbock County on May 18 seeking his eligibility.
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The NCAA has denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's request for reinstatement for eligibility for the 2026 season, as the school president publicly backed Sorsby's desire to play for Texas Tech this upcoming season amid a "complex situation."
The NCAA decision, which is in line with precedent, will put his lawsuit against the NCAA seeking an injunction for his eligibility for the 2026 season into further focus, as his court date looms on June 1 in Lubbock County.
Along with that case, Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec also stated in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school plans to appeal the NCAA's ruling.
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