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Texas Tech QB Sorsby Enters Gambling Treatment Amid NCAA Probe

4/29/2026

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Sorsby Enters Treatment

Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech quarterback, entered residential gambling treatment on April 27, 2026.
He placed thousands of bets, including on Indiana football while redshirting in 2022, but none on games he played.
The NCAA opened an investigation and warned that betting on his own school could jeopardize his eligibility under 2023 rules.
Coach Joey McGuire said Texas Tech loves Sorsby and supports his decision to seek help.

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NCAA Reverses Betting

NCAA reversed its 2023 rule allowing athletes to bet on sports after SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Governor Charlie Baker intervened.
The Big 12 requires the ProhiBet app, which alerts schools to prohibited wagers.
Cincinnati’s athletic department was alerted in August 2025 that Sorsby was gambling, risking NCAA scrutiny.
Handicapping expert Danny Sheridan noted that Sorsby placed micro-bets of $2.50 to under $1 per pitch at Cincinnati Reds games without law-enforcement involvement.

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Division I Fines

The Division I cabinet adopted a policy that could fine Texas Tech 20 % of its budget and suspend Joey McGuire for half the season if it signs a quarterback who missed the January portal deadline.
Only 15 quarterbacks remain unsigned after the portal window, prompting Texas Tech to turn to junior-college or Division II to replace Brendan Sorsby.
Texas Tech added veteran passers Mitch Griffis and Kirk Francis, showing its reliance on transfers under the rules.

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Sorsby Draft

Scouts view Sorsby as a potential first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, citing his 7,208 passing yards and dual-threat skill set.
If ruled ineligible, his camp says he may skip college and enter the NFL Supplemental Draft in summer 2026.
Sorsby’s reported $5 million NIL contract ranks among the largest single-player deals in college football history.
The $1 million NIL lawsuit could affect any future pro contract terms.

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Sorsby Enters Treatment

Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech quarterback, entered residential gambling treatment on April 27, 2026.
He placed thousands of bets, including on Indiana football while redshirting in 2022, but none on games he played.
The NCAA opened an investigation and warned that betting on his own school could jeopardize his eligibility under 2023 rules.
Coach Joey McGuire said Texas Tech loves Sorsby and supports his decision to seek help.

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