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Quarterback Brendan Sorsby's descent into sports gambling forced him into rehab, prompted a temporary injunction and a move to the NFL Supplemental Draft, triggering a chain reaction that saw Texas Tech lose a key player, conference rivals withdraw from future matchups and the Big 12 file a legal complaint.
Brendan Sorsby is reportedly entering the NFL supplemental draft, while backup quarterback Will Hammond recovers from a torn ACL. Transfer Kirk Francis is expected to start the opening weeks as Texas Tech gears up for its season‑opening game against Abilene Christian on September 5.
The 2026 Big 12 slate features pivotal contests that may define the league’s playoff prospects and championship outlook.
A Texas court is poised to rule on an injunction that could let quarterback Brendan Sorsby play in the 2026 season, after the NCAA declared him permanently ineligible for alleged gambling on his own team's games. The case pits the quarterback and his high‑profile attorneys against the NCAA, with Texas Tech backing his bid.
After a gambling scandal led to permanent ineligibility, Texas Tech plans to challenge the NCAA's decision, citing the association's commitment to athlete welfare and outlining a comprehensive recovery program for quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
The NCAA's elimination of the spring transfer portal window has forced Power Four teams to confront depth issues, injuries and uncertain quarterback situations, prompting calls for a mid‑season window.