Utah Attorney General Supports BYU, Utah, and Big 12 in Lawsuit
By Brad James · June 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Utah Attorney General's office has expressed support for BYU, Utah, and the Big 12 in a lawsuit involving Texas Tech and the Texas Attorney General.
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Utah Attorney General supports BYU, Utah, and the Big 12 in lawsuit
The lawsuit targets Texas Tech and the Texas Attorney General
The dispute involves quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who was found guilty of gambling on contests
The office of the Utah Attorney General has announced its support for BYU, Utah, and the Big 12 in an ongoing lawsuit. The legal action is directed against Texas Tech and the Texas Attorney General regarding the Lubbock, Texas-based institution's plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
The lawsuit follows reports that Brendan Sorsby has been found guilty of gambling on contests. The legal dispute involves the intentions of Texas Tech to utilize the player despite these findings.