Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Monday.
Sorsby’s decision comes amid legal wrangling over his NCAA eligibility after he admitted to betting on college sports. Last week, Sorsby was granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for the Red Raiders in 2026, even after he was declared ineligible.
Sorsby, who has admitted to betting on college football, placed more than 9,000 bets, totaling at least $90,000, over three years while he was enrolled at Indiana, Cincinnatiand Texas Tech, including at least 40 wagers involving his team, according to court documents. The NCAA has not seen evidence that Sorsby manipulated his performance, used inside information to make his wagers or shared privileged information with bettors, according to the documents.
Under Texas judge Ken Curry’s ruling, Sorsby could play for Texas Tech after sitting out the first two games of the season, while being required to continue addiction treatment.
The temporary injunction sparked calls to boycott games with Texas Tech, a lawsuit from the Big 12 and letters from at least four state attorneys general weighing in on the case.
On Monday, the NCAA asked an appeals court for an expedited resolution in the case before the season kicks off Aug. 28, arguing in legal documents filed in Lubbock County District Court that Curry overstepped in granting Sorsby the temporary injunction.
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