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Gene Taylor

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NDSU lifts postseason ban after FBS transition, eyes bowl eligibility

North Dakota State University’s football program has cleared a major hurdle as the NCAA Division I Cabinet voted to lift the two‑year postseason ban that had shadowed the Bison since their move to the Football Bowl Subdivision. The decision permits NDSU to qualify for bowl games once it reaches six victories in a season, a milestone that could reshape the team’s recruiting narrative and fan engagement.

Jun 24, 2026

Brendan Sorsby’s Eligibility Battle Ends in NFL Draft Move

A series of legal challenges surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby culminated in his withdrawal from college football and entry into the NFL Supplemental Draft, straining relations with the Big 12 Conference and raising financial and legal concerns.

Jun 17, 2026

Brendan Sorsby Cleared to Play Amid Betting Controversy

The NCAA has reinstated Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby for the upcoming season despite his history of placing over 40 bets on his former team, igniting a firestorm of criticism and threats of boycott from conference peers.

Jun 13, 2026

A Ruling That Threatens the Soul of College Football

A recent injunction granted to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, despite his extensive betting history, has ignited a nationwide debate over gambling, eligibility and the future of college athletics.

Jun 9, 2026

Texas Judge Clears Path for Controversial Quarterback Amid NCAA Backlash

A Texas judge has granted quarterback Brendan Sorsby an injunction allowing him to play for Texas Tech this season despite a history of betting on his own team. The ruling has ignited outrage among college sports administrators, prompted an NCAA appeal, and raised questions about congressional intervention and conference realignment.

Jun 9, 2026

Judge’s Light Penalty for Betting Scandal Sparks NCAA Outcry

A judge’s lenient two‑game suspension of quarterback Brendan Sorsby for nearly $90,000 in illegal bets has provoked backlash from athletic directors and prompted NCAA President Charlie Baker to urge congressional action on student‑athlete wagering.

Jun 9, 2026