Brendan Sorsby said he completed a residential treatment program last Friday for a diagnosed gambling addiction and anxiety disorder, then disclosed the update in an Instagram statement.
The Texas Tech quarterback said he is returning to campus in Lubbock and hopes to resume his college career in 2026 if the NCAA allows him to play.
Sorsby apologized to those he disappointed, called recovery a long process, and said he plans to continue treatment while supporting other student-athletes facing addiction and mental health issues.
Texas Tech’s support network — including coaches, teammates, the university and its Center for Students in Addiction Recovery — is central to his planned return as college sports confront wider gambling-related risks.
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