Brendan Sorsby eligibility case: NCAA reportedly denies Texas Tech QB's request for reinstatement
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Key Points:
- The NCAA has denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s request for reinstatement of eligibility for the 2026 season following his completion of a 35-day inpatient rehab for gambling addiction.
- Sorsby is seeking a temporary injunction to allow him to play during the 2026 season while the NCAA’s investigation continues, citing potential mental health harm if barred from playing.
- A hearing for the injunction is scheduled for June 1, aligning with Sorsby’s timeline before the June 22 NFL Supplemental Draft declaration deadline, an option he is reportedly considering.
- Sorsby’s lawsuit aims to expedite the NCAA’s investigation into his admitted gambling activities from 2022 to 2025, and he has retained prominent antitrust lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to represent him.
- Texas Tech placed Sorsby on leave in April after reports revealed he placed numerous small bets, including live wagers during Cincinnati Reds games, but there is no evidence of game-fixing or law enforcement involvement.