
Court Clears Brendan Sorsby to Play for Texas Tech Amid NCAA Battle
A Texas judge has allowed Brendan Sorsby to remain on the field while the NCAA challenges the ruling, raising questions about athlete rights and sports integrity.
Jun 8, 2026
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A Texas judge has allowed Brendan Sorsby to remain on the field while the NCAA challenges the ruling, raising questions about athlete rights and sports integrity.

The NCAA’s latest filing accuses former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby of placing roughly $90,000 in prohibited sports bets, detailing a pattern that spanned Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech. As Sorsby attempts to regain eligibility, his coach and a treatment facility support his pursuit of a reduced penalty.