Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby files injunction vs NCAA in gambling probe
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has filed a 514-page lawsuit seeking an injunction to restore his eligibility for the 2026 season amid an NCAA gambling investigation.Summary
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has filed a 514-page lawsuit in Lubbock County seeking a temporary injunction to restore his eligibility for the 2026 season. The suit alleges that the NCAA has "weaponized" his gambling addiction to uphold competitive integrity while simultaneously profiting from the gambling ecosystem it regulates. Sorsby voluntarily entered a 30-day inpatient treatment program for his addiction and offered to accept a two-game suspension and other conditions, but the NCAA rejected these offers. The legal team argues that the NCAA's demands for extensive records and a live interview during his treatment were unreasonable. Sorsby's attorneys also highlight the NCAA's hypocrisy, pointing out that the organization has partnered with sportsbooks to distribute data feeds and that its president, Charlie Baker, has publicly touted gambling as a "major opportunity." The suit claims that Sorsby never bet against his own team or shared insider information, and that the NCAA's own monitoring systems did not flag any issues before April 2026. The legal team asserts that the NCAA has breached its contractual obligations and that Sorsby faces a critical deadline of June 22 to declare for the NFL supplemental draft.
(Source：Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)