Texas Tech Appeals Sorsby Case, Seeks 2-Game Suspension After NCAA Rejection

Texas Tech has appealed the NCAA’s denial of Brendan Sorsby’s reinstatement for the 2026 season, arguing that his gambling issues are a mental-health matter and requesting a two-game suspension instead of a career-ending ban; the filing emphasizes his diagnosis, treatment, and the aim of encouraging athletes to seek help, while detailing extensive wagering across multiple sites (roughly $90,000 in impermissible bets and up to $60,000 transferred to others) and thousands of bets, including bets on his own team, to frame the case around health and precedent rather than punishment alone.