Brendan Sorsby granted injunction against NCAA to play for Texas Tech, eligible for 2026
The judge said a season-long suspension would be too punitive after Sorsby placed at least $90,000 in impermissible bets.
- On Monday, June 8, 2026, a Texas state court judge granted Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction, reinstating his eligibility for the upcoming season after the NCAA declared him ineligible.
- Judge Ken Curry's decision follows revelations that Sorsby placed thousands of impermissible sports bets totaling at least $90,000 while enrolled at three different universities, including wagers on his own team.
- Attorneys for the quarterback argued the suspension was overly punitive given his gambling addiction, for which he recently completed inpatient treatment; Curry ruled a season-long ban would cause irreparable harm.
- As a condition of the injunction, Curry ordered the player to sit out the Red Raiders' first two games against Abilene Christian University and Oregon State, overriding the NCAA's position.
- The legal battle, Sorsby v. Nat'l Collegiate Athletic Assoc., continues as the NCAA noted the NFL remains an option through its supplemental draft on June 22, though Sorsby seeks to complete his college career.
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Texas Tech QB who gambled on his own team for years will still be allowed to play: 'It's f**king bulls**t'
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is caught in the firing line of gambling, college football, and mental health activism.Even though Sorsby was apparently caught earlier this year gambling on NCAA games, he will still suit up for the Red Raiders this coming season.'The NCAA strongly disagrees with the court's ruling in this case.'Sorsby's gambling activity was unearthed in March, when he was found to have placed at least 40 bets on his team …
Texas Tech QB who gambled on his own team for years will still be allowed to play: ‘It’s f**king bulls**t’
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is caught in the firing line of gambling, college football, and mental health activism. Even though Sorsby was apparently caught earlier this year gambling on NCAA games, he will still suit up for the Red Raiders this coming season. ‘The NCAA strongly disagrees with the court’s ruling in this case.’...
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