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Sorsby Bet Spree Exposed During Indiana Tenure
sports6 hours ago

Sorsby Bet Spree Exposed During Indiana Tenure

Court filings reveal Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby placed at least 40 Indiana-related bets while on Indiana’s roster, with wagers on the Hoosiers totaling at least $850 and using multiple accounts (his own, a family member’s, and friends’ names) to place bets worth at least $90,000 across Indiana and Cincinnati years; he transferred at least $60,000 to cover bets placed by others. He describes his betting as a compulsion/addiction, not a money-making effort. A June 1 hearing will decide his eligibility appeal, with a June 22 deadline to apply for the NFL supplemental draft.

via NBC Sports|
#betting-addiction#brendan-sorsby#gambling
Brendan Sorsby Eyes NFL Supplemental Draft After NCAA Reinstatement Denied
sports1 day ago

Brendan Sorsby Eyes NFL Supplemental Draft After NCAA Reinstatement Denied

The NCAA denied Brendan Sorsby’s reinstatement amid a gambling-investigation, potentially ending his college career. After completing rehab, he could enter the NFL supplemental draft if reinstatement isn’t granted, with a June 22 deadline looming and ESPN predicting a possible second-round selection; five teams—Cardinals, Browns, Dolphins, Jets, and Steelers—are highlighted as strong bidders for his rights in a potential draft.

via Sports Illustrated|
#brendan-sorsby#gambling-addiction-rehab#ncaa-reinstatement
Sorsby Eyes 2026 Return After Gambling Addiction Treatment
sports2 days ago

Sorsby Eyes 2026 Return After Gambling Addiction Treatment

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who completed inpatient treatment for a gambling addiction, says he has a lot of work ahead but hopes to return to Texas Tech for the 2026 season even after the NCAA denied his reinstatement request; he posted an Instagram message detailing his recovery and commitment to ongoing treatment and supporting other student-athletes.

via NBC Sports|
#brendan-sorsby#college-football#gambling-addiction
NCAA Denies Sorsby Reinstatement, Texas Tech QB Seeks 2026 Injunction
college-football3 days ago

NCAA Denies Sorsby Reinstatement, Texas Tech QB Seeks 2026 Injunction

The NCAA has denied Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s 2026 eligibility request as he completes a 35-day inpatient rehab for gambling addiction and pursues a temporary injunction to play this season while the NCAA investigation into his gambling activities (2022–25) continues. A June 1 hearing is set for the injunction, with the June 22 NFL Supplemental Draft deadline looming. Sorsby’s lawsuit, filed in Lubbock County, seeks to expedite the investigation; he has enlisted antitrust lawyer Jeffrey Kessler. The case follows reports of Sorsby’s betting on Indiana in 2022 and a late-April leave of absence, against NCAA guidelines that could lead to permanent loss of eligibility for gambling-related activities.

via On3|
#brendan-sorsby#college-football#gambling
Texas Tech QB Sorsby sues NCAA, cites gambling addiction and seeks 2026 eligibility
sports8 days ago

Texas Tech QB Sorsby sues NCAA, cites gambling addiction and seeks 2026 eligibility

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby filed a Texas state suit against the NCAA seeking reinstatement of eligibility for the 2026 season, arguing his long‑running gambling addiction and detailing bets placed in high school and college (including bets on Indiana while he was at Indiana) as not compromising game integrity; he proposes a two‑game suspension and treatment as a path to eligibility, while the NCAA says it enforces integrity rules and has not settled, highlighting a dispute over the reinstatement process and timing.

via The New York Times|
#brendan-sorsby#college-football#eligibility-reinstatement
Judge Recusal Shifts Texas Tech QB Eligibility Fight
law8 days ago

Judge Recusal Shifts Texas Tech QB Eligibility Fight

A Texas judge recused himself from ruling on whether Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby can play this season in his NCAA eligibility suit. Judge Phillip Hays stepped aside; a replacement will be chosen by the regional presiding judge, Ana Estevez. Sorsby seeks an injunction to allow practice or playing despite a suspension for sports betting, with the NCAA's eligibility ruling still pending in Sorsby v. NCAA, DC-2026-CV-0791.

via Bloomberg Law News|
#brendan-sorsby#injunction#law
Judge recuses in Brendan Sorsby NCAA eligibility lawsuit
sports9 days ago

Judge recuses in Brendan Sorsby NCAA eligibility lawsuit

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s suit seeking to restore his NCAA eligibility led to the recusal of Judge Phillip Hays; a new judge will be appointed by Ana Estevez after a one-page order offered no reason for the withdrawal. If Sorsby’s eligibility is restored, he could play for Texas Tech in 2026; otherwise he has until June 22 to pursue the NFL’s supplemental draft, with a preliminary injunction hearing set for June 15.

via NBC Sports|
#brendan-sorsby#eligibility#ncaa
Texas Tech QB Sorsby ruled ineligible, pursuing NCAA reinstatement for 2026
sports11 days ago

Texas Tech QB Sorsby ruled ineligible, pursuing NCAA reinstatement for 2026

Texas Tech declared starting quarterback Brendan Sorsby ineligible amid an NCAA gambling investigation and filed for reinstatement for the 2026 season; Sorsby reportedly wagered thousands of bets across multiple apps since 2022, including on college football and UFC, and has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA. If he cannot return, Will Hammond, who is returning from ACL injury, could start early in 2026, with Tulsa transfer Kirk Francis available as needed.

via On3|
#brendan-sorsby#gambling#ncaa-investigation
Jets Weigh Supplemental-Draft Gamble on Brendan Sorsby as Potential Franchise QB
sports27 days ago

Jets Weigh Supplemental-Draft Gamble on Brendan Sorsby as Potential Franchise QB

The Jets are considering a bid in the NFL supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby, a Cincinnati starter who transferred to Texas Tech, hoping he could become a franchise quarterback. Sorsby is currently dealing with a gambling-related eligibility probe that could either delay his college career or bar him, potentially pushing his future to the July supplemental draft if the ban is enforced. A successful bid would cost the Jets a 2027 pick, complicating the decision given Geno Smith, Cade Klubnik, and a strong 2027 quarterback class. The ultimate move depends on the NCAA ruling and the Jets’ appetite for risk and long-term upside.

via Jets X-Factor|
#brendan-sorsby#ncaa-eligibility#new-york-jets
Sorsby Gambling Case Highlights Risks of Online Bets for College Athletes
sports28 days ago

Sorsby Gambling Case Highlights Risks of Online Bets for College Athletes

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby faces NCAA scrutiny for allegedly gambling on his own team in 2022 and other online bets, a violation that could end his college career; with online gambling booming, coaches like Kirby Smart and Nick Saban warn about educating players to resist the lure, while the NFL's supplemental draft pathway appears unlikely.

via CBS Sports|
#brendan-sorsby#college-football#gambling
Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA Gamble: Eligibility in Limbo as Probe Looms
sports1 month ago

Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA Gamble: Eligibility in Limbo as Probe Looms

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby faces a looming NCAA eligibility decision as investigators probe gambling tied to his time at Indiana (and Cincinnati), with a strong belief he could be ruled ineligible for the 2026 season; he’s currently in rehab for a gambling addiction, and while an injunction to override an NCAA ruling is possible in theory, it’s unlikely given the NCAA’s 2023 guidelines that punish gambling on one’s own school. If ruled ineligible, Sorsby could pursue NFL’s supplemental draft route, though Texas Tech would likely fight any ruling and has reportedly earmarked millions for him.

via Fox News|
#brendan-sorsby#eligibility#ncaa-gambling
sports1 month ago

Shakeup Hit: 2027 QB Class Hype Dented by Sorsby Gambling Probe

Hype around the 2027 quarterback class remains fragile as Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby faces an NCAA gambling investigation and an indefinite leave for rehab, potentially reshaping early draft projections; the piece notes past mock misses and stresses that predicting two years ahead is speculative, since a season’s injuries, rises, and setbacks will determine which quarterbacks emerge as blue-chip options.

via Steelers Depot|
#2027-quarterback-class#brendan-sorsby#college-football