NCAA rules Texas Tech quarterback Sorsby ineligible

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA, a decision the university has announced it will appeal. The ruling, issued Tuesday, denies Sorsby’s request for reinstatement for the 2026 college football season.

The NCAA’s decision stems from gambling violations. According to reports, Sorsby made thousands of online bets on various sports, including college football games involving his former team, Indiana, while he was a student-athlete there. The NCAA maintains a zero-tolerance policy against athletes gambling on their own sports.

In response to the ruling, Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec released a statement saying the university believes the decision should be reversed or modified given the facts and context of the case. Sorsby also issued a statement, revealing he has completed treatment for a diagnosed gambling addiction and an anxiety disorder. He expressed remorse and a commitment to continuing his recovery, noting he would seek support from the university’s Center for Students in Addiction Recovery if allowed to continue his career.

Sorsby’s legal team has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, seeking to overturn the...