NCAA clears University of Cincinnati in Brendan Sorsby inquiry
cincinnati.com • • sports
Key Points:
- The NCAA has closed its investigation into former University of Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling activity, finding he committed a Level III violation, which is considered isolated and limited in nature.
- All penalties for Sorsby's violation are attached to him personally, with no sanctions imposed on the University of Cincinnati, its coaches, staff, or other student-athletes.
- The inquiry began after reports of Sorsby's impermissible sports wagering, including an August 2024 incident involving the ProhiBet app, where UC compliance found he was denied access and did not gamble.
- Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech in January 2024, entered a gambling addiction clinic, and faced eligibility issues, including a two-game suspension and eventual ineligibility after Big 12 sanctions threats.
- The NCAA inquiry closure was announced shortly before Cincinnati's 2024 season opener against Boston College, with no wrongdoing attributed to the university.
