Brendan Sorsby at crossroads: NCAA gambling probe could end Texas Tech QB's college career
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Key Points:
- Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for allegedly gambling on college and professional sports during his time at Indiana and Cincinnati, which may affect his eligibility for Texas Tech's 2026 season.
- The NCAA has strict rules punishing athletes who bet on their own or other school sports with permanent loss of eligibility, and Texas Tech officials expect Sorsby to be declared ineligible.
- Sorsby is currently in rehab, delaying NCAA interviews; he may choose to sue for an injunction to overturn a potential NCAA ruling, though success is unlikely given the NCAA's firm stance on gambling.
- If declared ineligible, Sorsby and Texas Tech could explore the NFL supplemental draft as an alternative, similar to Terrelle Pryor's 2011 case, but entry requires NFL approval and may involve serving a suspension.
- Texas Tech has invested heavily in Sorsby, reportedly up to $6 million, indicating they may strongly contest any NCAA ruling against his eligibility.
