Brendan Sorsby's attorneys are seeking a quick resolution to the NCAA's investigation into his eligibility amid sports gambling allegations. They have indicated that a legal challenge may follow if the situation is not resolved promptly.
Key points
Brendan Sorsby's attorneys are seeking a quick resolution.
The NCAA is investigating sports gambling allegations against Sorsby.
Jeffrey Kessler is part of Sorsby's legal team.
A legal challenge may follow if the NCAA does not act quickly.
National college football writer Ross Dellenger, in a post on X, reported that Sorsby's attorneys have given the NCAA "a request for an expedited resolution to reinstating his eligibility over sports gambling allegations and informing the association that a legal challenge is imminent."
Sorsby's legal team includes Jeffrey Kessler, one of two lead attorneys for the plaintiffs in three athlete-compensation antitrust cases against the NCAA and the Power Five conferences. The cases ended in what's commonly known as the House v. NCAA settlement.
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Texas Tech's Donte Lee scores a touchdown after a catch during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Tristian Gentry completes a catch and runs against S'Vioarean Martin during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Jalen Jones scores a touchdown during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Donte Lee tries to catch a pass against defender Davin Martin during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Peyton Morgan reacts to getting an interception during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Brendan Sorsby looks to throw during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Jason Llewellyn tries to complete a catch against defender Marcus Ramon-Edwards during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Jett Carpenter runs after a catch during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Micah Hudson prepares to catch a touchdown during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Micah Hudson prepares to catch a touchdown during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Jalen Jones scores a touchdown during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Donte Lee tries to catch a pass against defender Davin Martin during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Jett Carpenter runs after a catch during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
On April 27, Tech athletics announced that Sorsby had stepped away from the program to enter an inpatient treatment facility for a gambling addiction. Simultaneously, ESPN reported that the NCAA was investigating Sorsby for "making thousands of online bets on a variety of sports" via a gambling app. Among the allegations is that Sorsby, while a member of the Indiana team in 2022, bet on the Hoosiers, which could jeopardize his eligibility with the Red Raiders.
Sorsby redshirted that year and played in only one game, but NCAA rules say athletes who wager on their own games or on other sports involving their own school can face permanent loss of eligibility.
According to NCAA guidelines updated in 2023, lesser but significant penalties are spelled out, depending on the degree of violation.
Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby goes through a drill during spring football practice, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Womble Football Center.
Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby goes through a drill during spring football practice, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Womble Football Center.
On3 Sports reported on April 29 that Sorsby had placed more than 10,000 wagers. The On3 report cited unnamed sources who had reviewed betting data linked to Sorsby since 2022. They found Sorsby had "placed bets across multiple states, using a range of gambling apps, including Hard Rock Bet, BetMGM, DraftKings, PrizePicks and bet365, among others."
NCAA rules allow athletes of legal age to wager on some pro sports, but not ones in which the NCAA sponsors a championship. On3's reporting found that Sorsby had wagered small amounts on balls and strikes at Cincinnati Reds games.
Sorsby transferred to Tech in January after playing for Indiana in 2022 and 2023 and for Cincinnati in 2024 and 2025. In 2024, he passed for 2,813 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushed for 447 yards and 9 TDs. In 2025, he passed for 2,800 yards and 27 TDs and rushed for 580 yards and 9 TDs.
He threw four touchdowns passes in the Texas Tech spring game on April 18.
