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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to receive treatment for gambling addiction
TL;DR
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave from the football program to enter treatment for gambling addiction. The decision comes after he was found to have made thousands of online bets, risking his eligibility.
Key points
- Brendan Sorsby is a quarterback for Texas Tech.
- He will take an indefinite leave from the football program.
- Sorsby is entering treatment for gambling addiction.
- He made thousands of online bets that jeopardized his eligibility.
- Texas Tech supports his decision to seek professional help.
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Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) throws the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Stillwater, Okla. | Mitch Alcala
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will take an immediate “indefinite leave from the football program” and enter a residential treatment program for gambling addiction, the school announced Monday.
“We love Brendan and support his decision to seek professional help,” Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire said in a statement. “Taking this step requires courage, and our primary focus is on him as a person. Our program is behind Brendan as he prioritizes his health.”
Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Sorsby decided to seek treatment after the discovery of “thousands of online bets on a variety of sports via a gambling app, which jeopardizes his eligibility with Texas Tech.”
Sorsby, according to Thamel, also bet on Indiana football to win when he was a freshman there in 2022.
Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech this offseason to become the Red Raiders’ starting quarterback. Last season, he threw for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdown with five interceptions and was considered one of the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal.
Q&A
Why is Brendan Sorsby taking a leave from Texas Tech?
Brendan Sorsby is taking a leave to enter a residential treatment program for gambling addiction.
What led to Brendan Sorsby's decision to seek treatment?
His decision was prompted by the discovery of thousands of online bets made through a gambling app, which jeopardized his eligibility.
How is Texas Tech supporting Brendan Sorsby during his treatment?
Texas Tech and coach Joey McGuire expressed their support for Sorsby, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing his health.