A Houston judge let Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby play in 2026 despite his admission that he bet on Indiana football while on the roster.
The ruling came through a temporary injunction after Sorsby argued his gambling stemmed from addiction, and the court found he would face irreparable harm if kept ineligible.
A related order still leaves Sorsby with a two-game suspension, sidelining him for games against Abilene Christian and Oregon State before he can return.
Texas Tech said it would support Sorsby's recovery with clinical care, monitoring and compliance checks, while the NCAA is expected to appeal the eligibility decision.