Cincinnati knew of star quarterback's gambling problem in stunning reveal

Key Points:

• Cincinnati learned last summer that quarterback Brendan Sorsby was betting on sports, potentially violating NCAA rules since he played the entire 2025 season with the Bearcats.
• Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for allegedly placing thousands of bets on college and professional sports, including bets on his own team dating back to his 2022 season at Indiana, where he was also underage to legally bet.
• The University of Cincinnati may face penalties if it is found they allowed Sorsby to play while aware of his gambling activities, though the school has declined to comment on the investigation.
• Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech and is currently being sued by the school over a $1 million buyout clause, with his lawyer requesting the lawsuit be dismissed amid the betting scandal.
• Texas Tech confirmed Sorsby is undergoing treatment for a gambling addiction and emphasized their focus on supporting student-athletes' mental health, declining further comments to protect his recovery process.