Cincinnati sues Sorsby for $1 million over NIL contract dispute
Cincinnati sues Sorsby for $1 million over NIL contract breach.
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Brendan Sorsby Gambling Investigation
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby entered residential treatment for gambling addiction after NCAA investigation revealed he placed thousands of sports bets, including on Indiana games during his redshirt freshman year at Cincinnati. Cincinnati has filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages over breach of his NIL contract.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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Sorsby made thousands of online bets on various sports while at Indiana
Brendan Sorsby made thousands of online bets on a variety of sports during his time as a redshirt freshman at Indiana in 2022. The bets included wagers on Indiana to win games in which Sorsby did not play. The NCAA is investigating these betting activities.
Cincinnati sues Sorsby for $1 million over NIL contract breach
University of Cincinnati filed a lawsuit against Brendan Sorsby seeking $1 million in damages for breaching his name, image and likeness (NIL) contract. Sorsby signed the NIL agreement in July 2025 covering the 2025 and 2026 seasons with a $1 million buyout clause if he transferred. He entered the transfer portal on December 15 and announced his move to Texas Tech on January 4, triggering the breach.
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters residential treatment for gambling addiction
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby entered a residential treatment program for gambling addiction. The announcement was made by the school on Monday. Sorsby took an indefinite leave of absence from the team to pursue treatment. Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire stated the program supports Sorsby's decision and prioritizes his health and well-being.
Sorsby receives $5 million deal to transfer to Texas Tech
Brendan Sorsby received the most lucrative name, image and likeness deal of the 2026 transfer portal period—reported at $5 million—to play for Texas Tech. The deal allowed him to return to his home state of Texas for his final collegiate season.
NCAA investigates Sorsby's sports betting activities
The NCAA opened an investigation into Brendan Sorsby's gambling activities. Under NCAA rules, athletes are prohibited from betting on college or professional sports. Athletes who wager on their own games face potential permanent loss of eligibility in all sports, though they may appeal such decisions.
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Texas Tech QB Sorsby Enters Treatment for Gambling Addiction
Texas Tech QB Sorsby enters gambling treatment amid NCAA investigation into his sports betting.