Texas Tech University has officially declared quarterback Brendan Sorsby ineligible for competition while the school pursues his reinstatement for the 2026 college football season.
The decision comes after Sorsby filed a legal injunction against the NCAA in Texas state court, seeking immediate restoration of his eligibility amid an ongoing gambling investigation.
Sorsby, one of the most high-profile transfers in college football this year, reportedly entered a residential treatment programme in April for gambling addiction after allegations surfaced that he had placed thousands of online bets on various sports through a betting app.
According to legal filings, the quarterback admitted to making small wagers on Indiana football games in 2022 while he was part of the Hoosiers programme. Sorsby claimed the bets were intended to make him feel “more connected” to the team during his freshman season.
NCAA rules strictly prohibit athletes from betting on college or professional sports, and violations involving a player’s own team can lead to permanent loss of eligibility.
The 22-year-old quarterback transferred to Texas Tech from Cincinnati earlier this year after a standout 2025 season in which he threw for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns. Reports suggested his NIL deal with Texas Tech could be worth nearly $5 million.
Sorsby’s legal team is pushing for a court hearing before June 15 so he can receive clarity on his future ahead of the June 22 deadline for the NFL Supplemental Draft.
If Sorsby is unable to regain eligibility, Texas Tech may turn to quarterbacks Will Hammond, Kirk Francis or Lloyd Jones III for the upcoming season.
The case is being viewed as one of the biggest gambling-related controversies in modern college football, highlighting growing concerns over sports betting among student-athletes in the era of widespread legalised gambling.
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