Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby under NCAA investigation for gambling, to enter treatment program

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby under NCAA investigation for gambling, to enter treatment program The NCAA prohibits student-athletes from wagering on college or pro sports, putting the QB's 2026 eligibility in doubt By Shehan Jeyarajah Apr 28, 2026 at 9:48 am ET • 5 min read Imagn Images Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is under investigation by the NCAA for making thousands of online bets via a gambling app, sources tell CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. Sorsby, a five-star transfer quarterback, is taking an indefinite leave from the program to get inpatient treatment for gambling addiction. According to multiple reports, Sorsby allegedly gambled on several collegiate sporting events, including games during his time as a player at Indiana. The investigation could significantly impact Sorsby's ability to play for Texas Tech in 2026 and beyond. Sorsby's eligibility has not yet been impacted and will be subject only to a completed NCAA investigation and appeal process. "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." Sorsby was a headliner in the transfer portal for Texas Tech after signing one of the biggest contracts in college football. The Cincinnati transfer was rated the No. 2 overall player in the portal after throwing for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions for the Bearcats. Last November, the NCAA declined a proposal that would have allowed college athletes and staff to bet on professional sports. At this point, gambling more than $800 on pro sports comes with a 30% loss of a season of eligibility. However, college sports -- especially those in which the subject is participating -- remain a bright red line for the NCAA. If a player bets on their own games or on games within their own athletic department, they will be subject to permanent loss of eligibility. "Due to confidentiality rules put in place by NCAA member schools, the NCAA will not comment on current, pending or potential investigations," the NCAA said in a statement to CBS News. "However, the NCAA takes sports betting very seriously and is committed to the protection of student-athlete well-being and the integrity of competition. The Association works with integrity monitoring services, state regulators and other stakeholders to conduct appropriate due diligence whenever reports are received." According to a USA Today Sports report, Cincinnati athletic department officials were alerted as early as August 2025 that Sorsby had been engaging in gambling activity, prior to the start of the season. The report states that the Big 12 utilizes a compliance-monitoring app called ProhiBet, which flags attempts by student-athletes to access betting platforms or place prohibited wagers. Despite that alert, Sorsby went on to appear in 12 games for Cincinnati, a detail that could draw additional NCAA scrutiny toward the program. The same report also notes that the NCAA recently obtained metadata indicating Sorsby's betting activity spanned multiple years and sports, dating back to his time at Indiana."Today, we were made aware of a media report regarding a student-athlete who last competed for our football program in 2023," Indiana athletics said in a statement Monday to CBS Sports' Richard Johnson. "Indiana University has no further comment at this…

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