The University of Cincinnati has publicly refuted allegations that it was aware of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's involvement in sports betting, emphasizing that it maintains a comprehensive gambling‑education program for all student‑athletes and would immediately report any breaches to the NCAA.
Sorsby, who received a lifetime ban from the NCAA for wagering on games involving his own team and on professional competitions, has now declared for the NFL supplemental draft and is preparing workouts for prospective teams.
Legal Action Over Name, Image and Likeness Deal
The university has filed a lawsuit accusing Sorsby of violating the terms of his name, image and likeness agreement, a claim that the athlete’s agent, Ron Slavin, says he will vigorously contest and defend against any resulting financial penalties.
During his final collegiate season, Sorsby threw for 2,800 yards, connected on 27 touchdowns and was intercepted only five times, while also rushing for 580 yards and scoring nine touchdowns, statistics that helped cement his status as a prospect for the upcoming draft.
Cincinnati’s legal move underscores the growing intersection of college athletics, gambling compliance and compensation rules, a landscape that the NCAA continues to monitor closely as student‑athletes navigate both regulatory and commercial pressures.