Brendan Sorsby hires ‘Deflategate’ attorney in NCAA eligibility fight after gambling bombshell
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has hired prominent attorney Jeffrey Kessler to fight potential NCAA eligibility issues following allegations he violated the NCAA's gambling policy. Sorsby is accused of placing thousands of bets, including on his own teams, dating back to his time at Indiana and continuing through his transfer to Texas Tech. The case could have broader implications for Texas Tech and Cincinnati, both of which may face scrutiny over how they handled Sorsby's gambling history.
- ▪Brendan Sorsby hired Jeffrey Kessler, known for representing Tom Brady in 'Deflategate,' to challenge NCAA eligibility rules.
- ▪Sorsby admitted to a gambling addiction and is seeking treatment, while facing an NCAA investigation into bets placed on his own teams.
- ▪Cincinnati was aware of Sorsby’s gambling history before the 2025 season but allowed him to play, and the school later sued him for $1 million after his transfer to Texas Tech.
- ▪Sorsby could lose college eligibility if found to have bet on his own team, potentially leading him to enter the NFL supplemental draft by June 30.
- ▪Jeffrey Kessler previously challenged NCAA rules on student-athlete compensation and has represented players in major sports litigation.
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College Football Brendan Sorsby hires ‘Deflategate’ attorney in NCAA eligibility fight after gambling bombshell By Malik Smith Published May 3, 2026, 1:36 p.m. ET It has been a turbulent week for Texas Tech quarterback Brandon Sorsby, and it took another interesting turn over the weekend. The embattled signal caller has retained Jeffrey Kessler, an antitrust and sports law attorney known for his work on cases against the NCAA and NFL, for his upcoming legal fight to keep his college eligibility, ESPN reported Saturday.
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