Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will take a leave of absence from the team as he undergoes treatment for a gambling addiction. This occurs as the NCAA investigates his history of gambling.
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Texas Tech issued a statement and said that Sorsby will check into a residential treatment program. The school said that it will support him during this process.
"We love Brendan and support his decision to seek professional help," Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire said in a statement. "Taking this step requires courage, and our primary focus is on him as a person. Our program is behind Brendan as he prioritizes his health."
Sorsby recently transferred to Texas Tech after two seasons at Cincinnati, where he threw for 5,613 yards, 45 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He also rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 18 touchdowns.
The former Bearcat was expected to be the starting quarterback for the Red Raiders in 2026, but gambling violates NCAA rules. Depending on the outcome of the investigation, he could lose his eligibility.
According to ESPN's sources, this decision comes after the discovery that Sorsby had made "thousands of bets" on various sports over the years. This includes betting on Indiana football to win during the 2022 season.
He was a member of the Hoosiers that season but only appeared in one game. He did not bet on the game in which he played as a reserve, but ESPN notes that NCAA rules say that "student-athletes who wager on their own games or other sports" at their school face "the permanent loss of college eligibility." This applies to all sports, not just the one in which the student-athlete competes.
"Due to confidentiality rules put in place by NCAA member schools, the NCAA will not comment on current, pending or potential investigations," the NCAA said in a statement.
"However, the NCAA takes sports betting very seriously and is committed to the protection of student-athlete well-being and the integrity of competition. The Association works with integrity monitoring services, state regulators and other stakeholders to conduct appropriate due diligence whenever reports are received."
