Brendan Sorsby's gambling scandal, explained: Everything to know about former Texas Tech QB controversy
One of the biggest stories of college football's offseason was Texas Tech's quarterback's admission of sports gambling, including his own team's games.
Brendan Sorsby, a former starting quarterback at Cincinnati, has been embroiled in a major gambling scandal that has rocked the world of college football. After transferring to Texas Tech in January 2026, Sorsby was soon at the center of allegations that he placed thousands of sports bets, including on his own team, violating NCAA rules.
Sorsby admitted to placing at least 165 impermissible bets over a four-year period at Cincinnati and Indiana, totaling at least $38,000. He also provided more than $60,000 to a friend to deposit in a shared betting account between December 2023 and June 2025. Despite his admission of guilt and the NCAA's ruling of permanent ineligibility, Sorsby's legal battles continue, with a Texas judge granting him an injunction against the NCAA to prevent disciplinary action.
Meanwhile, Texas Tech's backup quarterback, Will Hammond, is poised to start this season, while another former Boston College star, Thomas Castellanos, is also now in contention for the starting position.
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