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Texas Tech will not attempt to recover NIL money paid to Brendan Sorsby
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Brendan Sorsby has officially left Texas Tech without playing a single game, and Texas Tech will not seek reimbursement for NIL payments made to him.
- Cody Campbell, chairman of the Texas Tech Board of Regents, explained that Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA and entered the NFL supplemental draft due to a June 22 eligibility deadline that could not be met amid ongoing legal disputes.
- Campbell called for Congressional action to address the broader chaos in college football, while critics argue the Sorsby case highlights systemic issues caused by NCAA antitrust violations and lack of collective bargaining.
- Texas Tech officials confirmed Sorsby will not play for the university in 2026, shifting his career focus to the NFL supplemental draft.
- Key concerns for Sorsby’s NFL future include whether he will be approved for the supplemental draft, potential suspension for gambling violations, and how teams will view his gambling addiction and related health issues.
