Brendan Sorsby asks NCAA for ‘expedited resolution’ in eligibility case, per report
By David Wasson
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The tribulations surrounding Bredan Sorsby’s future at Texas Tech continued Friday, as attorneys representing the Texas Tech transfer quarterback have reportedly notified the NCAA with a request for an “expedited resolution” to reinstating his eligibility over sports gambling allegations.
Yahoo Sports reported that news on Friday morning. The reporting also says Sorsby’s representation informed the NCAA that a legal challenge over his eligibility is “imminent.”
Sorsby, who transferred to the Red Raiders from Cincinnati with the expectation to play in 2026, checked into a residential treatment program to address a gambling addiction in April.
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Sorsby’s decision to seek treatment came in the wake of the discovery he placed thousands of online bets on a variety of sports via a gambling app – actions that jeopardized his eligibility at Texas Tech. Sorsby has been publicly backed by Texas Tech in his recovery efforts, as the Red Raiders hope to retain his services for the 2026 season.
The NCAA is investigating Sorsby’s gambling, as the organization forbids athletes from betting on both college and pro sports. Sorsby reportedly bet on Indiana games while a true freshman with the Hoosiers in 2022 in addition to a host of other low-stakes wagers between $1 and $2.50. He transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech in part due to a substantial NIL deal reportedly worth close to $5 million.
If Sorsby is deemed ineligible by the NCAA, he could enter the NFL Supplemental Draft and join the professional ranks for the 2026 season. The deadline to apply for the supplemental draft is June 30.
An APSE national award-winning writer and editor, David Wasson has almost four decades of experience in the print journalism business in Florida and Alabama. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and several national magazines and websites. His Twitter handle: @JustDWasson.
