Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby wins court order allowing 2026 eligibility
A Lubbock County judge granted a temporary injunction Monday that bars the NCAA from barring Brendan Sorsby from practicing or playing for Texas Tech during the 2026 season. The order suspends Sorsby for the first two games and follows his placement on indefinite leave after gambling allegations.
Los Angeles TimesA Lubbock County judge granted a temporary injunction Monday that prevents the NCAA from barring Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from practicing or playing during the 2026 season. ” Sorsby will still miss the Red Raiders’ first two games under the ruling.
Background on the case Sorsby was placed on indefinite leave by Texas Tech in April after reports surfaced that he had placed thousands of wagers while playing at Indiana and Cincinnati, including bets on his own teams. He sought treatment for gambling addiction and requested reinstatement from the NCAA in May.
The NCAA denied the request and typically issues a permanent ban for players who wager on their own teams. Texas Tech and Sorsby appealed the decision in state court.
Court ruling and reactions The judge adopted the two-game suspension proposed by Sorsby’s legal team rather than the NCAA’s indefinite ban. “This is a just result,” Sorsby’s attorney Jeffrey Kessler told Yahoo Sports.
