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Brendan Sorsby Joins Texas Tech with $5M NIL Deal

1/10/2026

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Sorsby Joins Texas Tech

Brendan Sorsby, from Cincinnati, transfers to Texas Tech, activating a $1 million buyout.
His NIL deal is reportedly over $5 million, among the highest in college sports.
Sorsby posted a 27-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio in 2025, and Texas Tech finished 12-2.
Texas Tech added tight end Jett Carpenter from Nevada, boosting receiving options.
The Red Raiders rank fourth nationally in transfer portal commitments, trailing Oklahoma State.

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Leavitt Visits Hurricanes

Sam Leavitt, former Arizona State quarterback, is visiting the Miami Hurricanes after entering the transfer portal on January 2.
Leavitt previously visited Kentucky, LSU, and Tennessee during his transfer search.
Leavitt had a standout 2024 season, leading ASU to its first Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff appearance.
In 2025, he played seven games before an injury limited his performance.
Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati, signaling a shift in the quarterback landscape.

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Sorsby Joins Texas Tech

Brendan Sorsby, from Cincinnati, transfers to Texas Tech, activating a $1 million buyout.
His NIL deal is reportedly over $5 million, among the highest in college sports.
Sorsby posted a 27-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio in 2025, and Texas Tech finished 12-2.
Texas Tech added tight end Jett Carpenter from Nevada, boosting receiving options.
The Red Raiders rank fourth nationally in transfer portal commitments, trailing Oklahoma State.

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