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Cincinnati QB Brendan Sorsby Enters Transfer Portal Amid NFL Hopes

12/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati quarterback, announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal.
In 2025, Sorsby threw for 2,800 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, and rushed for 580 yards and nine scores.
He is awaiting feedback on his NFL draft grade and may pursue both transfer and NFL options.
Multiple programs, including Texas Tech and Indiana, are reportedly recruiting him, with offers exceeding $4 million.
Cincinnati faces a significant quarterback gap as it prepares for the Liberty Bowl against Navy on January 2, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA introduced the transfer portal on October 15, 2018, allowing student-athletes to transfer between schools more easily. This shift has intensified recruitment competition, with offers sometimes exceeding $4 million, as seen with quarterback Brendan Sorsby. As teams like Cincinnati prepare for events like the Liberty Bowl, the portal's influence on player mobility and team dynamics underscores a significant evolution in college athletics.

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Story summary

Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati quarterback, announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal.
In 2025, Sorsby threw for 2,800 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, and rushed for 580 yards and nine scores.
He is awaiting feedback on his NFL draft grade and may pursue both transfer and NFL options.
Multiple programs, including Texas Tech and Indiana, are reportedly recruiting him, with offers exceeding $4 million.
Cincinnati faces a significant quarterback gap as it prepares for the Liberty Bowl against Navy on January 2, 2026.

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