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Paxton Warns $200M Liability, Big 12 Sues Over Betting

7/16/2026

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After a $274,300 donation from Texas Tech regent Cody Campbell, Attorney General Ken Paxton warned the Big 12 on June 11 that sanctioning the university could trigger $200 million in liability.
The Big 12 sued Paxton, Texas Tech and officials after quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who placed at least $90,000 in illegal bets, was ruled ineligible for 2026.
Cody Campbell said Sorsby would not join Texas Tech because of the June 22 supplemental-draft deadline, citing integrity.

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After a $274,300 donation from Texas Tech regent Cody Campbell, Attorney General Ken Paxton warned the Big 12 on June 11 that sanctioning the university could trigger $200 million in liability.
The Big 12 sued Paxton, Texas Tech and officials after quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who placed at least $90,000 in illegal bets, was ruled ineligible for 2026.
Cody Campbell said Sorsby would not join Texas Tech because of the June 22 supplemental-draft deadline, citing integrity.