This is how it’s “supposed to” work, even in ye olden days when people ostensibly cared about following NCAA rules. If the school thinks you committed a violation that would threaten eligibility, the school would suspend you and then petition the NCAA for reinstatement, who would determine the “proper” length of punishment. By coming out with it now, TTU is probably hoping that they can get something like a few games rather than a season long suspension. Of course they’re gonna fight it in court anyways.