On Wednesday, Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a detailed statement defending the reinstatement of quarterback Brendan Sorsby, following a court ruling that allowed the player to return to college football despite past gambling violations. Meanwhile, the Big Ten conference is considering a league-wide ban on scheduling Texas Tech in all sports, according to … Read more
The NCAA has acknowledged the Brendan Sorsby case as a potential “thunderbolt moment” that could galvanize political support for its survival, as the organization grapples with the fallout from a Texas court’s decision allowing the Texas Tech quarterback to play in 2026 despite gambling violations. The ruling, which sparked immediate backlash from college athletics leaders, … Read more
Texas Tech’s legal advantage in the Brendan Sorsby case just got a major boost — and the NCAA’s fight to keep its rules intact may hinge on four judges who all attended the same law school. A Texas appeals court hearing the NCAA’s challenge to a judge’s ruling allowing Brendan Sorsby to play football for … Read more
On June 9, 2026, the Big Ten conference announced plans to discuss a potential mandate barring Texas Tech from all sports competitions, citing the recent court ruling that reinstated quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility despite his gambling violations. The move follows a temporary injunction granted by a Lubbock judge, allowing Sorsby to play in the 2026 … Read more
A Texas state judge has restored the NCAA eligibility of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, clearing the way for him to play in the 2026 season after a temporary injunction blocked the NCAA’s ban tied to his gambling history. The ruling—issued Monday by Judge Ken Curry in Lubbock County—marks a legal victory for Sorsby, who … Read more
The NCAA has officially denied Texas Tech’s appeal to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby, maintaining his permanent ineligibility for the 2026 season due to gambling violations. While the university continues to support the player, a federal court is currently weighing a separate request for an injunction that could allow Sorsby to return to the field. The … Read more
The Browns’ QB crisis deepens as Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility hangs by a thread—and Todd Monken draws a hard line. The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition just got a lot more complicated. With Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel already battling for the starting job, head coach Todd Monken has made it clear: Brendan Sorsby’s name … Read more
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby admitted to placing at least 9,000 wagers totaling over $90,000 during his collegiate career, according to court documents filed in a Lubbock, Texas, district court. The NCAA investigation, sparked by a tip from a sportsbook, revealed Sorsby placed bets on his own teammates while rostered at Indiana. The Scale of … Read more
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire’s public plea for Brendan Sorsby’s reinstatement has ignited a legal and athletic firestorm—one that could decide the future of college football’s most controversial quarterback transfer. After the NCAA denied Sorsby’s eligibility appeal this week, Texas Tech filed its own appeal while Sorsby’s lawyers prepare for a Monday injunction hearing. … Read more
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA following an investigation into gambling violations, including bets placed on his own team during his tenure at Indiana. Despite the ruling, Texas Tech University is moving forward with a formal appeal to overturn the decision for the 2026 season. NCAA Ruling and … Read more