Brendan Sorsby timeline: Inside the saga that has rocked sports world

Key Points:

• Former college quarterback Brendan Sorsby, under NCAA investigation for extensive gambling, was denied entry into the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft as the league chose not to hold the event for the third consecutive year.
• Sorsby's complex saga included a temporary court injunction granting him eligibility to play college football in 2026, which was later nullified when he withdrew his lawsuit against the NCAA to pursue the supplemental draft route.
• The NCAA's investigation revealed Sorsby placed thousands of bets, including at least 40 wagers on his own Indiana team, leading to widespread controversy and backlash from collegiate programs and conferences concerned about integrity.
• Texas Tech supported Sorsby through his treatment for gambling addiction, but the Big 12 and other conferences considered sanctions and legal action against the university for its handling of the situation.
• The NFL cited timing issues and concerns about the integrity of the case in denying Sorsby's supplemental draft application, while Sorsby's legal team criticized the NFL's process and signaled potential legal challenges ahead.