U.S. District Court Judge Ken Curry has officially restored the eligibility of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, according to a report from Tom Pelissero. The ruling issued on Monday clarifies the quarterback's status for the upcoming season.
According to the court's decision, Sorsby is now scheduled to serve a two-game suspension before playing his final year of college football. This ruling confirms that Sorsby will return to Texas Tech rather than entering the NFL supplemental draft, as previously considered. The full ruling from Judge Curry was released today, detailing the restoration of his eligibility status.
Sorsby will be eligible to rejoin the Red Raiders active roster following the conclusion of his two-game suspension. This legal resolution concludes the uncertainty regarding his eligibility for the final year of his collegiate career and his potential entry into the professional ranks this summer per Tom Pelissero.
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