The NCAA has denied Texas Tech’s attraction to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility for the 2026 season.
Justin Williams of The Athletic reported the choice on Friday, representing the governing body’s second rejection of the Crimson Raiders’ petition on the matter.
Sorsby, a fifth-year senior who transferred from Cincinnati, was dominated completely ineligible after acknowledging violations of NCAA sports activities playing guidelines whereas at Indiana. Courtroom paperwork present he positioned no less than 2,900 bets totaling more than $30,000, together with roughly 40 wagers on Indiana video games throughout his time because the Hoosiers’ quarterback.
He used accounts registered in his title and people of relations and pals, transferring funds to cowl further exercise.
Sorsby accomplished a 35-day inpatient rehabilitation program for a identified playing dependancy earlier this spring. Texas Tech initially declared him ineligible in mid-Might and shortly petitioned the NCAA for reinstatement earlier than interesting the denial.
The NCAA’s newest resolution was reached by means of its inner course of and stays separate from Sorsby’s pending lawsuit towards the affiliation in Lubbock County court docket, the place he seeks a brief injunction. A ruling in that case has not but been issued.
Absent a good court docket final result, Sorsby is more likely to pursue the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft.
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