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Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby Demands Fast NCAA Eligibility Ruling, Threatens Imminent Lawsuit

The push seeks clarity on a gambling case that could send him to court or into the NFL supplemental draft.

Overview

  • Attorneys for Sorsby, who transferred to Texas Tech this year, asked the NCAA on Friday for an expedited eligibility decision and warned a legal challenge was imminent.
  • Sorsby has not been declared ineligible, and multiple reports say a ruling on his status is expected soon.
  • His case stems from reports of thousands of online sports bets since 2022, and he has entered residential treatment for a gambling addiction.
  • The stakes include a seven-figure NIL deal tied to playing in 2026, and his camp is weighing the NFL supplemental draft if college play is blocked or delayed.
  • The Sporting News, citing Outkick, says several states are reviewing his betting history, and past precedent such as Terrelle Pryor’s case shows NFL outcomes can be shaped by NCAA discipline.