Cincinnati files lawsuit against Brendan Sorsby seeking buyout payment after Texas Tech transfer
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Key Points:
- Cincinnati has filed a lawsuit against former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, seeking a $1 million buyout payment after he transferred to Texas Tech, alleging he breached his NIL contract with the university.
- The lawsuit states Sorsby signed a two-season NIL deal on July 1, 2025, which required him to pay liquidated damages if he transferred before the contract expired on Dec. 15, 2026.
- Cincinnati argues Sorsby failed to pay the $1 million within 30 days of his transfer and is financially capable of doing so, given his reported $5 million NIL deal with Texas Tech.
- The university emphasized that Sorsby committed to playing two seasons and agreed to a buyout clause if
