'Likely' NCAA Punishment for Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Emerges
Brendan Sorsby, a quarterback who recently transferred to Texas Tech, is under investigation by the NCAA for his gambling activities. He reportedly placed bets on various sports, including his own college football team during his freshman year. The NCAA is likely to recommend his ineligibility, which could lead to a legal battle over his status.
- ▪Brendan Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech after a significant increase in his NIL income.
- ▪He placed bets on multiple sports, including his own college team during his freshman season.
- ▪The NCAA is expected to recommend that Sorsby be deemed ineligible due to his gambling history.
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By Andrew McCartyShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Brendan Sorsby, one of the most sought-after quarterbacks on the transfer market this offseason, landed at Texas Tech after the Red Raiders allegedly quadrupled his NIL income.Not long later, the NCAA announced its investigation the quarterback's gambling history as he placed "a total value of less than seven figures but not insignificant," of monetary wages on various sports.
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