Texas Tech Transfer QB Brendan Sorsby Leaves School, Enters Gambling Rehab
Defector • • general
Key Points:
- Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has left the football program to enter an indefinite residential rehab facility for treatment of a gambling addiction.
- Sorsby is under NCAA investigation after it was discovered he made thousands of online bets on various sports, including bets on Indiana football and Cincinnati Reds games.
- Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech in January from Cincinnati, where his departure led to a $1 million lawsuit alleging violation of an NIL agreement.
- Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire expressed full support for Sorsby’s decision to seek help, emphasizing concern for his well-being.
- Sorsby was considered a major recruit for Texas Tech, having signed a $5 million deal, and had shown promising performance before his leave of absence.
