Brendan Sorsby Seeks 2026 Eligibility in NCAA Suit Over 10,000 Bets

17 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 18

Lubbock County court filings show Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby asked for an injunction restoring his 2026 eligibility, saying NCAA delays are causing irreparable harm as practice time and the June 22 supplemental draft deadline approach.
The suit argues Sorsby has a clinically diagnosed gambling disorder, has been in inpatient treatment since late April, and should not face a career-ending penalty because there is no evidence he bet against Indiana or used insider information.
Texas Tech said Monday that Sorsby is currently ineligible after an agreed stipulation of facts with the NCAA and the player, but the school plans to quickly begin the reinstatement process while supporting his health.
The NCAA said it had not received a reinstatement request in the case and defended strict enforcement of betting rules, especially when athletes wager on their own team, as necessary to protect competitive integrity.
The timing carries unusual stakes: Sorsby transferred in as Texas Tech's expected starter, is projected to earn more than $5 million in 2026, and says NCAA inaction leaves him choosing between a senior season and the NFL.

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