A Betting Timeline
Brendan Sorsby, once a redshirt freshman for the Indiana Hoosiers, accumulated roughly $90,000 in sportsbook wagers across four years. The bets were placed through accounts registered to relatives and acquaintances, allowing him to stay under the radar while he staked money on games.
During the 2022 season, Sorsby made at least 40 separate wagers on Indiana football and on individual players, a pattern that attracted the attention of the NCAA’s compliance office.
The governing body ruled him ineligible for the remainder of the season and potentially for his entire collegiate career, citing violations of its strict gambling prohibitions that bar athletes from betting on any college or professional sport at the NCAA level.
Sorsby’s legal team has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the sanction, arguing that the NCAA’s partnership with sports betting operators creates a conflict of interest and that the punishment is disproportionate.
After completing a 35‑day stint in a rehabilitation facility, the quarterback has received public backing from Texas Tech Coach Joey McGuire and President Lawrence Schovanec, who contend that his efforts at recovery should be taken into account when the NCAA reassesses his eligibility.
The controversy also shines a light on other athletes caught in similar infractions, such as former Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers, who was barred from competition after betting on his own team. As the 2026 season approaches, Sorsby remains slated to be a key transfer‑portal prospect, with his final year of eligibility hanging in the balance.