Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby officially denied eligibility by NCAA
Brendan Sorsby's eligibility request for the 2026 season has been denied by the NCAA. He is currently pursuing a lawsuit to seek an injunction that would allow him to play for Texas Tech. The university plans to appeal the NCAA's decision, citing concerns over gambling addiction among college athletes.
- ▪Brendan Sorsby completed a 35-day inpatient rehabilitation for gambling addiction.
- ▪He had previously bet on Indiana football games during his time with the Hoosiers.
- ▪Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec expressed support for Sorsby and announced plans to appeal the NCAA's ruling.
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