Brendan Sorsby banned for 2026 season
The NCAA has officially barred Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from competing in the 2026 season, sealing a fate that began when the governing body first questioned his eligibility.
Sorsby acknowledged during a recent interview that he placed wagers on a range of sporting events, including contests involving his own college team while he was a student at Indiana.
After completing his collegiate career at Cincinnati, where he played through the 2024 and 2025 campaigns, the quarterback transferred to Lubbock in January, hoping to revive his career with the Red Raiders.
Texas Tech’s initial petition to restore Sorsby’s eligibility was rejected by the NCAA, prompting the school to file a lawsuit that seeks a temporary injunction allowing him to take the field this year.
Courtroom drama in Lubbock
A two‑hour hearing was conducted in the 99th District Court of Lubbock County, where attorneys for the university argued that the NCAA’s decision was overly punitive given the quarterback’s cooperation.
Judge Ken Curry presided over the proceedings, but as of the latest filings no ruling has been issued, leaving the eligibility question in limbo.
University President Lawrence Schovanec issued a statement emphasizing that the institution believes the NCAA’s sanction should be reconsidered or at least modified to reflect the circumstances.
The case underscores the intersection of collegiate athletics, gambling regulations, and due‑process concerns, a combination that could influence future eligibility disputes across the NCAA landscape.