Texas Tech QB seeks injunction over NCAA gambling ban

A Texas Tech quarterback's college football career hangs in the balance after a court hearing Monday focused on his extensive sports gambling history and a related NCAA eligibility ruling. Brendan Sorsby is seeking a temporary injunction to overturn the NCAA's decision that declared him ineligible for the upcoming season.

The hearing took place in a Lubbock district court before retired Judge Ken Curry. Sorsby was not present as his attorneys argued that his gambling addiction and mental health struggles should have been considered by the NCAA. They also contended that his betting activity did not compromise the integrity of college football.

Court documents reveal Sorsby admitted to placing at least 2,900 bets totaling more than $30,000 while at Indiana University from June 2022 through December 2023. This included at least 40 bets on Indiana football games during the 2022 season, though he stated he did not wager on contests in which he played. After transferring to Cincinnati, he continued betting, using accounts not in his name. Since arriving at Texas Tech, he has sent approximately $5,000 to individuals to place bets on his behalf in a state where online betting is illegal.