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Four Teams Getting Overvalued After Week 2 in the AP Top 25
sports24 days ago

Four Teams Getting Overvalued After Week 2 in the AP Top 25

A Week 2 AP Top 25 critique flags four teams as overrated: No. 4 Indiana has won big but benefited from weak nonconference opponents and will face tougher tests; No. 12 USC has flashy passing numbers yet defensive questions as the schedule heats up; No. 13 Texas Tech hasn’t clicked offensively despite wins and big expectations; No. 18 Iowa sports a stout defense but inconsistent offense, with looming big tests on the horizon. Oregon and Oklahoma’s early losses add context to the volatility at the top, and Indiana’s, USC’s, Texas Tech’s, and Iowa’s upcoming schedules could widen the gap between ranking and reality.

Canes, Red Raiders, Buckeyes, and Bulldogs Favored to Win 2026 Power 4 Titles
sports1 month ago

Canes, Red Raiders, Buckeyes, and Bulldogs Favored to Win 2026 Power 4 Titles

OutKick’s 2026 forecast names Miami to win the ACC, Texas Tech to win the Big 12, Ohio State to win the Big Ten, and Georgia to win the SEC, arguing that Miami’s talent and favorable schedule, Tech’s depth and portal additions, Ohio State’s quarterback-receiver pairing, and Georgia’s returning production with a veteran QB give them the edge, though all four programs face stiff competition.

Backfield Blitz: Miami, Texas Tech Lead 2026's Most Dangerous RB Rooms
sports3 months ago

Backfield Blitz: Miami, Texas Tech Lead 2026's Most Dangerous RB Rooms

CBS Sports ranks the top 10 running-back rooms for the 2026 season, led by Miami and Texas Tech for depth and versatility. The piece details headliners and notable backups across programs such as Oregon, Louisville, USC, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Ohio State and Georgia, highlighting players like Mark Fletcher Jr. at Miami and Cameron Dickey/J’Koby Williams/Quinten Joyner at Texas Tech, and arguing that a deep, varied backfield can be the difference when injuries or rough slates hit.

Gambling saga to NFL setback: Sorsby's pro dream stalled again
sports3 months ago

Gambling saga to NFL setback: Sorsby's pro dream stalled again

Brendan Sorsby’s roller-coaster saga—from a NCAA gambling investigation and an injunction that allowed him to play in 2026, to withdrawing his lawsuit and pursuing the NFL supplemental draft—culminated in the NFL denying entry for 2026 and not holding a supplemental draft this year, delaying his pro plans and underscoring tensions around gambling, eligibility and governance in college sports.

OK AG urges Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby despite court order
sports3 months ago

OK AG urges Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby despite court order

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond urged the Big 12 to suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby even though a court order has restored his eligibility after the NCAA deemed him permanently ineligible for extensive wagering; he argues the order applies to the NCAA, not the conference, and calls for sanctions if Texas Tech won’t act. Supporters say the court order stands unless reversed, so Sorsby remains eligible to play, while critics frame the move as political theatrics tied to broader debates over sports governance and antitrust considerations.

Patrick accuses Texas Tech of hypocrisy over Brendan Sorsby reinstatement
sports4 months ago

Patrick accuses Texas Tech of hypocrisy over Brendan Sorsby reinstatement

Radio host Dan Patrick denounces Texas Tech's reinstatement of Brendan Sorsby, calling it hypocritical given his gambling-history scrutiny, and argues treatment should come before football as a court-ordered injunction allows the QB to return while the NCAA appeal proceeds; Sorsby will start with a two-game suspension this season amid ongoing legal proceedings.

NCAA appeals Sorsby eligibility ruling in fast-track case
sports4 months ago

NCAA appeals Sorsby eligibility ruling in fast-track case

The NCAA filed an accelerated appeal to Texas’ Seventh District Court challenging the ruling that reinstated Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby after he admitted betting on college games; a final decision is expected by June 22 to align with NFL supplemental-draft timing, and the sparse four-page ruling could help the appeals court overturn it. Sorsby has already received a two-game suspension amid public outcry over gambling by a player on a college roster.

Big 12 mulls not playing Texas Tech after Sorsby ruling
sports4 months ago

Big 12 mulls not playing Texas Tech after Sorsby ruling

With Brendan Sorsby regaining eligibility for 2026, several Big 12 programs have floated the idea of not playing Texas Tech due to concerns about competitive integrity after his past betting on Indiana games; ADs from Kansas State and Georgia floated strong positions on safeguarding their programs, with possible consequences like forfeits or refunds, though most teams are expected to proceed as the ruling’s appeal unfolds.

Bearcats Under Scrutiny as QB Brendan Sorsby’s Gambling History Comes to Light
sports5 months ago

Bearcats Under Scrutiny as QB Brendan Sorsby’s Gambling History Comes to Light

A USA Today report says Cincinnati knew last summer that quarterback Brendan Sorsby had a gambling history and still allowed him to play the 2025 season, potentially inviting NCAA penalties as Sorsby faces an investigation for thousands of sports bets, including on his own team; the bets span Indiana (where he was underage) and live-betting at Reds games, with Sorsby now in treatment and Cincinnati facing scrutiny amid a Texas Tech buyout dispute.

Bearcats seek $1M NIL buyout from ex-QB after Texas Tech transfer
sports7 months ago

Bearcats seek $1M NIL buyout from ex-QB after Texas Tech transfer

UC filed a breach-of-contract suit seeking $1 million in liquidated damages from Brendan Sorsby for transferring to Texas Tech before completing a two-season NIL/revenue-sharing agreement; Cincinnati says the buyout clause applies, Sorsby’s camp disputes the claim, and Tech declined comment as the case underscores ongoing questions about enforcing rev-share contracts in college sports.