# Big 12 v. Texas Tech: Conference takes Red Raiders to court, 3 states stand with Yormark and NCAA appeals as stakes soar

> Source: <https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/06/15/big-12-texas-tech-legal-battle-brendan-sorsby-brett-yormark-ncaa-appeal/>
> Published: 2026-06-15 21:05:08+00:00

**Getting your**

[Trinity Audio](//trinityaudio.ai)player ready...Monday brought more developments in Texas Tech's attempt to play Brendan Sorsby as the Big 12 filed a lawsuit to clarify its authority to punish the school.

Already have an account

[Log In](https://www.mercurynews.com/login?&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mercurynews.com%2F2026%2F06%2F15%2Fbig-12-texas-tech-legal-battle-brendan-sorsby-brett-yormark-ncaa-appeal%2F)
This article is only available to subscribers

Offer valid for non-subscribers only