Tyrann Mathieu humorously suggested the possibility of returning to collegiate football with LSU, following a highly controversial Texas court ruling that restored the eligibility of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Can I return back to college football?
I only played 2 seasons, should have 2 more eligibility years left….Can you find me a judge in Louisiana who can see to it that Honey Badger gets to finish his last 2 years of college football?
Who’s going to say no ?????— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) June 8, 2026
The Texas judiciary issued a preliminary injunction permitting Brendan Sorsby to participate in collegiate play despite facing a season-long suspension imposed by the NCAA for placing over $90,000 in wagers on various games, including Indiana football while he was on the team. This ruling caused significant uproar in the sport, with numerous college sports administrators warning that it could lead to a complete overhaul of NCAA regulations.
Breaking: A judge in district court in Lubbock County, Texas, has granted the injunction requested by Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby. He’s set to be eligible for the 2026 season.
Sorsby cannot play in Texas Tech’s first two games, which was the penalty his legal team suggested to… pic.twitter.com/TLNJgVCF0e
— ESPN (@espn) June 8, 2026
Mathieu, who retired from the National Football League in 2025 after a 12-season career, responded to the development on X by jokingly testing the boundaries of the NCAA’s new legal environment.
Mathieu was notably dismissed from LSU prior to the 2012 season due to repeated violations of the team’s policies regarding substance abuse.
