The Big 12 Conference has moved to dismiss the federal lawsuit it filed against Texas Tech earlier this summer. The legal dispute originated in June following internal disagreements regarding the eligibility status of quarterback Brendan Sorsby. While the conference had initially pursued the matter in federal court, sources confirmed on Monday that the litigation has been withdrawn.

The lawsuit was part of a broader set of tensions within the conference regarding player eligibility standards and administrative oversight. By dropping the case, the Big 12 effectively ends the public legal battle, though the underlying questions regarding Sorsby’s status that prompted the filing remain a point of interest for conference observers. Neither the Big 12 nor Texas Tech officials have provided a detailed public statement explaining the specific terms of the withdrawal or whether a private settlement was reached. The move marks a significant de-escalation in the conflict between the conference and the university, shifting the focus back to the upcoming athletic season.