Utah football beat writer for the Deseret News. Email: jcoles@deseret.com.
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Huge news for the Big 12
Sources: Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. Amid the legal wrangling over his NCAA eligibility after admitting he bet on sports, he intends to head to the NFL.
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The University of Michigan has canceled a scheduled volleyball match against Texas Tech and UM plans to hold further discussions with its athletic staff on prohibiting contests against the Red Raiders, similar to Nebraska and Georgia, sources tell @YahooSports.
Jun 15
NEWS: The Big 12 has filed a legal complaint in federal court against Texas Tech & the Texas AG, seeking declaratory judgement and a preliminary injunction to enforce its bylaws and potentially sanction the school for its plans to play Brendan Sorsby.
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Utes continue to add to 2027 class with commitment from 3-star DB Taylan Patterson
Story by @JoeAColes
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The Big 12 Board of Directors meeting today to discuss the Brendan Sorsby situation just ended with no decision, as expected. The Big 12 Board of Directors Statement to ESPN says "all options" remain and includes this: "Universities should not field players who have bet on their own team’s games in college athletics."
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Utes continue their June momentum with a commitment from three-star athlete Taylan Patterson
Chandler (Ariz.) Basha athlete Taylan Patterson is Big 12-bound, announcing his commitment to Utah on Monday afternoon, and he talked about why he picked the Utes on3.com/rivals/news/db-tayla…
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BYU and Utah deserve honest competition. @govcox and I stand behind the Big 12 and support its right to enforce its own rules.
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Utah receives commitment from 2027 QB Jonah Lubno
Story by @JoeAColes
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The Utes land a commitment from 2027 QB Jonah Lubno.
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Found Home!!!🏠🏠1000% Committed🔴⚪️@Utah_Football
Very excited for the next chapter in my life. I want to personally thank every Coach, teammate, parent, friend who has led me to this point in my journey. Truly thankful for all the colleges who believed in me. So blessed, #GoUtes!!!
#AGTG
@RSNBUtes @itsGundy
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Jun 12
NEWS: The Oklahoma Attorney General's office issued a rebuttal letter to the Texas AG's office's letter to the Big 12. Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond says that the idea that Big 12 may not sanction its members is “facially absurd” and says Texas Tech’s actions have “constituted a shameful chapter in the story of college football.” Per me and @max_olson.
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Jun 12
Utah’s private equity deal with Otro Capital has been finalized. Is it a model other schools will follow?
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Utah’s private equity deal with Otro Capital has been finalized. Is it a model other schools will follow?
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The University of Utah officially finalized its partnership with private equity firm Otro Capital on Friday.
Matt Webb will be the chief executive officer of Utah's new for-profit company, Crimson Brand Partners.
@brandonljudd with the story: deseret.com/sports/2026/06/1…
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Jun 11
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark: "All options remain on the table."
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Jun 11
The Texas Attorney General sent a formal letter to the Big 12 today alerting the conference that Texas Tech would take action against any league sanction.
Jun 10
As Big 12 presidents consider sanctions, Texas Tech reps notified the league that any penalty will be met with legal action, sources tell @YahooSports.
Tech is exploring legal avenues with noted attorney Jeff Kessler, including seeking a second injunction
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Jun 11
Thank you coach for your exceptionally kind words. RSNB is real!
Jun 11
If it’s news to you, you just haven’t been paying attention, but the real ones know! @UteReef33 is elite as elite gets and continues to prove it year after year!! He develops some of the best man coverage corners in the country, and the care he gives his players is unmatched!!
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Jun 9
Highly sought-after receiver Blake Wong discusses faith experience during Utah recruiting visit
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Jun 9
Big Ten athletic directors and commissioner Tony Petitti are planning to discuss a league-wide ban on scheduling Texas Tech in all sports during a Wednesday meeting, sources told The Athletic.
Updated story: nyti.ms/4unHLWs
Jun 8
In the wake of the Brendan Sorsby court decision, the athletics departments for Georgia and Nebraska have banned their teams from scheduling any future games against Texas Tech.
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Utah and Under Armour to end apparel partnership after current contract expires
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