A Texas judge has cleared the way for quarterback Brendan Sorsby to rejoin the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the 2026 season, overturning a suspension that had threatened his collegiate career.
A Legal Victory for the Red Raiders
Judge Ken Curry issued an injunction on June 8, stating that Sorsby would suffer irreparable harm if barred from playing, and ordered him to continue counseling for gambling disorders and treatment for an anxiety condition.
The ruling follows the NCAA's declaration of permanent ineligibility due to sports wagering violations, a move that had cast doubt on Sorsby's future in college football.
Sorsby's career includes two seasons at Indiana and Cincinnati where he amassed 2,800 passing yards per year and combined for 45 touchdown passes, before he transferred to Texas Tech in January and threw four scores in the Red Raiders' spring game.
University officials praised the decision as a step toward supporting student‑athlete well‑being, while emphasizing that the counseling requirement will remain a condition of his participation.