Brendan Sorsby gambling issues reached Cincinnati prior to 2025 season

Key Points:

• Cincinnati's athletic department was informed in August that quarterback Brendan Sorsby was gambling before the 2025 season, raising potential NCAA violations since he continued to play despite the knowledge.
• Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for reportedly placing thousands of online bets during his career, which could lead to eligibility loss or harsher penalties given NCAA rules against wagers exceeding $200.
• Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech after the 2025 season, with the NCAA informing Texas Tech about metadata showing his extensive betting history; he has since entered addiction treatment with no set return date.
• Cincinnati is suing Sorsby for a $1 million buyout related to his transfer, while Sorsby argues the penalty is excessive and meant to deter transfers, amid ongoing NCAA transfer rule changes.
• The NCAA recently rescinded a proposal allowing student-athletes to bet on professional sports following infractions involving sports betting at other programs, emphasizing continued strict enforcement on college sports betting violations.