Brendan Sorsby's eligibility in question amid NCAA investigation
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Key Points:
- Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for sports gambling, which could jeopardize his eligibility for the 2026 season.
- Sorsby has entered a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, and the NCAA prohibits athletes from betting on college or professional sports.
- Reports indicate Sorsby placed bets on Indiana games during his freshman year and made live wagers at Cincinnati Reds games, with bets ranging from under $1 to $2.50 per pitch.
- NCAA guidelines state that wagering on one's own games or sports at their school can result in permanent loss of eligibility, while betting on other schools' sports may lead to a 50% loss of one season's eligibility.
- Sorsby, a former Indiana player and two-year starter at Cincinnati, had a strong recent season and was considered a top transfer portal player before the investigation emerged.
