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NCAA denies Sorsby eligibility; rehab, draft deadline pending.

6/6/2026

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Sorsby Eligibility Denied

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) denied Texas Tech’s June 6, 2026 request to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility for 2026.
Sorsby admitted placing 2,900 bets over $30,000—including about 40 Indiana wagers and $90,000—and completed a 35-day inpatient gambling-addiction rehab in Goodyear, Arizona.
Texas Tech officials urged a two-game suspension, noting that if an injunction is denied Sorsby must decide by June 22 whether to enter the NFL supplemental draft.

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NFL Evaluates Sorsby

The NFL will evaluate Sorsby in a supplemental-draft that includes a Dallas pro day and private workouts from July 5 to 12.
The league will weigh his gambling violations as a barrier to selection.
Ralph Russo of The Athletic warned Sorsby could face legal action for his gambling admissions beyond NCAA sanctions.
A two-hour hearing in Lubbock County’s 99th District Court ended with Judge Ken Curry postponing the injunction ruling.

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Sorsby Eligibility Denied

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) denied Texas Tech’s June 6, 2026 request to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility for 2026.
Sorsby admitted placing 2,900 bets over $30,000—including about 40 Indiana wagers and $90,000—and completed a 35-day inpatient gambling-addiction rehab in Goodyear, Arizona.
Texas Tech officials urged a two-game suspension, noting that if an injunction is denied Sorsby must decide by June 22 whether to enter the NFL supplemental draft.

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