Brendan Sorsby Granted Court Injunction Against NCAA Following Gambling Allegations

Brendan Sorsby, a Texas Tech quarterback, has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA, allowing him to participate in the 2026 football season despite previous gambling allegations. The court ruled that Sorsby would suffer irreparable harm if not allowed to play, although he will face a two-game suspension. His legal team argued that his gambling activities were linked to a mental health disorder and did not compromise game integrity.

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Brendan Sorsby's attorney argued that the NCAA should have reinstated the Texas Tech quarterback for the upcoming season due to his gambling activities being linked to a mental health disorder. This dispute has been ongoing since the NCAA was informed that Sorsby had placed multiple bets on his own football team while enrolled at Indiana, starting in the 2022 season, along with numerous other sports wagers.On June 5, 2026, Judge Ken Curry ruled that the evidence presented by Sorsby's attorney was sufficient for the court to grant a temporary injunction. Judge Curry stated, "The Court finds that applicant has demonstrated that he will suffer a probable, imminent, and irreparable injury if this court does not issue the temporary injunction because he will be unable to participate as a member of Texas Tech University's 2026 football team, including Texas Tech's 2026 football season."The court's order prohibits the NCAA from preventing Sorsby from practicing, playing, or participating in Texas Tech's football team for the 2026 season. However, Sorsby will be suspended for the first two games of the season, based on a proposed punishment from his legal team during negotiations with the NCAA.Sorsby admitted to gambling on Indiana and Cincinnati basketball while enrolled at those schools. He acknowledged placing at least 2,900 wagers totaling over $30,000 during his time at Indiana, with 40 of those bets placed on Indiana football while he was on the scout team. Sorsby has wagered at least $90,000 since starting college.In defense of his gambling, Sorsby's attorneys cited his mental health disorder as a reason for the NCAA to accept the two-game suspension proposal, arguing that none of the bets placed compromised the integrity of the games. Attorney Jeffrey Kessler stated, "It's very important that everyone understand that it is undisputed that (Sorsby) never did any betting to compromise the integrity of his team..."The case highlights ongoing tensions between student-athletes and the NCAA regarding gambling rules and mental health considerations.

Brendan Sorsby Granted Court Injunction Against NCAA Following Gambling Allegations

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