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Paramount+ Orders Four-Part Texas Tech Football Docuseries

The university-backed series is set to debut before the 2026 season and raises questions about whether it will address the unresolved Brendan Sorsby gambling and eligibility dispute.

Overview

  • Paramount+ announced on Monday, June 29 that it has commissioned an untitled, four-episode docuseries about Texas Tech football produced by Skydance Sports and Second Wind Creative and led by director and showrunner Micah Brown.
  • Production began in January 2026 with cameras following the Red Raiders through the offseason as head coach Joey McGuire worked to build a new team identity after the program’s Big 12 title and Orange Bowl appearance.
  • The Sorsby story unfolded in late April when transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby checked into rehab for a gambling addiction, was ruled ineligible by the NCAA, won a limited Texas court injunction and now faces an ongoing NCAA appeal.
  • Paramount+ and Texas Tech stressed the project offers 'rare access' and included university participation in the announcement, which has prompted scrutiny about editorial independence and how sensitive legal matters will be presented.
  • The series joins a wider trend of high-access sports documentaries and could shape public perception of the program before the season, so observers will be watching whether the show includes Sorsby, how it frames the university’s role, and when episodes will be released.