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Brendan Sorsby NCAA Eligibility Dispute
Texas court grants temporary injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play despite NCAA eligibility ban for gambling on college sports. Judge ruled Sorsby would suffer irreparable harm if excluded from the 2026 season, citing his mental health disorder and gambling addiction. Sorsby will serve a two-game suspension before returning.
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Georgia and Nebraska instruct coaches not to schedule Texas Tech
Georgia and Nebraska have instructed their football coaches not to schedule games against Texas Tech, according to reporting from The Athletic's Seth Emerson. This decision relates to the controversy surrounding Brendan Sorsby's eligibility.
Cincinnati scheduled to play Texas Tech in homecoming game in October
University of Cincinnati is scheduled to face Texas Tech in its homecoming game in October at Nippert Stadium.
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken indicates reluctance to select Sorsby in supplemental draft
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken indicated on June 2 that he would not be inclined to select Brendan Sorsby in the NFL's supplemental draft if Sorsby is ruled ineligible to play college football.
Brendan Sorsby placed at least 40 bets on Indiana football while quarterback
Brendan Sorsby placed at least 40 bets involving Indiana University football while serving as quarterback for the Hoosiers. He used sportsbook accounts registered to family members and friends to wager approximately $90,000 over four years and continued gambling after transferring from University of Cincinnati to Texas Tech.
Athletic directors debate scheduling Texas Tech amid Sorsby controversy
Athletic directors from multiple schools are debating whether to play Texas Tech in various sports due to the Brendan Sorsby eligibility dispute, according to a report from Yahoo Sports.
NCAA files appeal of Texas court decision allowing Brendan Sorsby to play college football
The NCAA filed a notice of appeal on June 8 after Texas judge Ken Curry ruled to block the NCAA from declaring former Cincinnati Bearcats and current Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby ineligible. The appeal was filed to the Court of Appeals for the Seventh District of Texas and is described as an accelerated appeal.
NCAA ruled Brendan Sorsby ineligible and denied reinstatement request
The NCAA ruled that Brendan Sorsby was ineligible to play college football due to gambling violations and denied his request for reinstatement based on his wagering activity while at Indiana University.
Texas judge rules NCAA cannot declare quarterback Brendan Sorsby ineligible
Texas judge Ken Curry ruled on June 8 to block the NCAA from declaring Brendan Sorsby ineligible. Sorsby's attorneys had sought a temporary injunction to allow him to play for Texas Tech in 2026. The judge imposed a two-game suspension on Sorsby as a consequence.
NCAA appeals temporary injunction, expressing concern about precedent
The NCAA said it strongly disagrees with Judge Curry's ruling and is deeply concerned about the damaging and destabilizing ramifications. The NCAA attorney argued that allowing Sorsby to play would provide reputational harm, making the NCAA the first league in America that allows betting on its own contests without punishment. The NCAA retained the right to appeal to a higher court in Texas.
Sorsby ordered to serve two-game suspension before returning to play
As part of the court injunction, Sorsby will miss Texas Tech's first two games of the 2026 season against Abilene Christian on September 5 and Oregon State on September 12. He becomes eligible to return for Big 12 conference play against Houston on September 18.
NCAA declares Sorsby permanently ineligible for betting on own team
The NCAA declared Sorsby permanently ineligible for wagering on college sports, enforcing NCAA rules that call for permanent loss of eligibility for players who bet on their own team. The NCAA received a tip about Sorsby's gambling activity on March 11 from an online gambling book that had been informed by law enforcement.
Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech on multimillion-dollar NIL deal
Brendan Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech in January 2026 for a reported multimillion-dollar deal. Texas Tech brought him in to be the starting quarterback for defending their first Big 12 Conference title and making the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive year.
Brendan Sorsby made at least 2,900 wagers totaling over $90,000 during college career
Court records show that Sorsby placed at least 2,900 impermissible bets totaling at least $90,000 during his time at Indiana, Cincinnati, and Texas Tech. This included 40 bets on Indiana football while a freshman in 2022, though none on games he actually played in. Some bets were made on his own team while he was a backup quarterback at Indiana.
Sorsby completes residential gambling addiction treatment program
Brendan Sorsby recently completed a monthlong stay in a residential treatment program in Arizona after the NCAA investigation began. His attorney Jeffrey Kessler argued that Sorsby has a diagnosed gambling addiction and anxiety-driven compulsion tied to a mental health disorder. The injunction includes conditions requiring Sorsby to continue individual clinical counseling and participate in peer support through Gamblers Anonymous or similar group.
Texas court grants Brendan Sorsby temporary injunction against NCAA eligibility ban
Judge Ken Curry of the 99th District Court in Lubbock County, Texas, granted a temporary injunction on Monday that prevents the NCAA from blocking quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility to play for Texas Tech. The ruling allows Sorsby to participate in the 2026 football season despite being declared ineligible by the NCAA for wagering on college sports.
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Georgia, Nebraska avoid Texas Tech scheduling amid Sorsby eligibility fight
Georgia and Nebraska are avoiding Texas Tech scheduling decisions amid the Sorsby eligibility controversy.
NCAA escalates legal fight over Sorsby eligibility with court appeal
NCAA appeals Texas court decision blocking Sorsby ineligibility ruling, escalating jurisdictional dispute.
Sorsby faces suspension conditions before Texas Tech return
Sorsby faces ordered two-game suspension before Texas Tech return.
Sorsby wagered over $90,000 across 2,900 bets during college career
Sorsby made 2,900+ wagers exceeding $90,000 in college; completed residential addiction treatment.
Texas court blocks NCAA's permanent ban on Sorsby pending case
Texas court temporarily blocks NCAA's permanent ban on Sorsby pending legal resolution.