Texas tops post-spring college football rankings as Texas Tech falls after Sorsby scandal
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Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 29
Texas tops post-spring college football rankings as Texas Tech falls after Sorsby scandal
10 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 29
Texas Tech drops out of the top 10 to No. 11 after quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling admission and absence, while Texas claims the No. 1 spot in the updated post-spring top 25.
A manual override of the analytics model was applied to account for Sorsby’s loss, with backup Will Hammond also likely missing the season’s start, further impacting Texas Tech’s prospects.
Despite a favorable schedule, Texas Tech’s outlook dims without its star quarterback, while Texas, bolstered by Arch Manning and a strong defense, is positioned as a national championship favorite entering summer.
How will Texas Tech rebuild its football program's reputation and roster after losing its star quarterback to permanent ineligibility?
Will Texas' rise to No. 1 last, or will depth and injury concerns derail their championship hopes in 2026?
What lessons can other college programs learn from Texas Tech's gambling crisis to protect their own athletes?
How might the expanded College Football Playoff field reshape power dynamics after recent Big Ten dominance?
Could Brendan Sorsby's gambling scandal force a complete overhaul of NCAA athlete eligibility and NIL agent regulations?
Will future college football stars be deterred by the risks and scrutiny of the NIL and betting era?