OKLAHOMA CITY (June 15, 2026) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today praised the Big 12 Conference for filing a legal complaint against Texas Tech seeking confirmation of its authority to sanction the institution if quarterback Brendan Sorsby plays during the 2026 football season.
The action followed a letter Drummond sent to the conference on Friday encouraging the league to enforce its bylaws to uphold competition integrity in the wake of Sorsby’s gambling violations. Drummond also called Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s claims that sanctions against Texas Tech would violate antitrust laws meritless.
The complaint, filed June 14, names Paxton, Texas Tech and several Texas Tech officials as defendants.
“I applaud the Big 12’s swift action to defend its authority to enforce its own bylaws,” Drummond said. “My office will protect Oklahoma’s own stake in the integrity of these contests.”
Drummond noted Oklahoma has direct interest in the integrity of the Big 12 Conference because Oklahoma State University is a member institution.
The Big 12’s complaint extensively cited Drummond’s letter, reiterating that 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 and that the private association can enforce its own rules.
