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Ex-UC Bearcats QB Brendan Sorsby hires attorney to address eligibility
TL;DR
Former Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby has hired attorney Jeffrey Kessler to address potential eligibility issues amid reports of gambling investigations. Although he hasn't lost eligibility yet, an NCAA inquiry could lead to a permanent ban.
Key points
- Brendan Sorsby hired attorney Jeffrey Kessler.
- He faces potential NCAA eligibility issues.
- University of Cincinnati denies knowledge of gambling involvement.
- NCAA allows betting on non-championship sports.
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According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Adam Schefter, former Cincinnati Bearcats/possible Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has hired prominent attorney Jeffrey Kessler in an effort to keep his college eligibility.
Technically, Sorsby hasn’t lost his eligibility, but if recent reports involving gambling on football at Indiana are true, the result of an NCAA investigation could be a permanent ban.
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) throws a pass in the first quarter of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Iowa State Cyclones at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Oct. 4, 2025.
The University of Cincinnati has denied any knowledge of Sorsby being involved in illegal gambling. Sources close to the program also say UC would not have played someone who was involved in illegal gambling. Student-athletes can bet on anything that the NCAA doesn’t have a championship in, such as MMA, Nascar, horse racing, etc.
Sorsby is said to have bet balls and strikes via a gambling app on Cincinnati Reds games, which could come under fire. The Big 12 partners with ProhiBet, an app supposed to be loaded on phones of Big 12 athletes. An obvious work-around would be a different phone, but none of that has been confirmed.
Q&A
What prompted Brendan Sorsby to hire an attorney?
Brendan Sorsby hired attorney Jeffrey Kessler to address concerns about his college eligibility related to potential NCAA investigations into gambling.
Could Brendan Sorsby lose his college eligibility?
Yes, if the NCAA investigation confirms involvement in illegal gambling, it could result in a permanent ban for Brendan Sorsby.
What does the NCAA say about student-athletes betting?
The NCAA allows student-athletes to bet on sports that do not have NCAA championships, such as MMA, NASCAR, and horse racing.
Has the University of Cincinnati confirmed Sorsby's involvement in gambling?
No, the University of Cincinnati has denied any knowledge of Brendan Sorsby being involved in illegal gambling.