Texas Tech University athletic teams, Lubbock
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has retained antitrust attorney Jeffrey Kessler as he faces an NCAA investigation into alleged gambling on college and pro sports. The case, tied to past wagers at Indiana and Cincinnati, could jeopardize his college eligibility and prompt a potential NFL supplemental draft if not resolved. Sorsby is currently undergoing treatment for a gambling addiction.
Texas Tech has offered to buy out its Week 1 game against Abilene Christian so it can host Texas in a potential Week 1 showdown; a bid that follows Texas coach Sarkisian’s comments on strength of schedule and a larger playoff conversation. Texas Tech supports quarterback Brendan Sorsby amid his gambling-integration case while pledging to back his reinstatement petition.
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has informed the league of his plan to pursue the NFL Supplemental Draft. The move follows a lengthy legal battle over NCAA eligibility after he disclosed thousands of bets during his college career. A Texas court’s injunction allowed him to play this season, but the NFL draft decision ends that window for now.
The NFL has declined to hold a 2026 supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby. He will remain ineligible in 2026 but is deemed draft-eligible for 2027; he has accepted responsibility for gambling issues and is focusing on recovery and preparation.
Paige Shiver has filed a FOIA lawsuit in Washtenaw County to obtain investigative records and punitive damages after the University of Michigan denied multiple public-record requests related to former football coach Sherrone Moore and a workplace affair. The suit targets the university’s investigation funding and findings.