TLDR A Texas judge granted a temporary injunction blocking the NCAA from banning Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Sorsby admitted to placing at least 40 bets on his own team and wagering over $9,000 on college football His lawyers argued a permanent ban would harm his mental health The NCAA filed for an accelerated appeal, but it could take 9-12 months to resolve Sorsby must sit out the first two games of the season and continue counseling
A Texas judge has blocked the NCAA from permanently banning Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, allowing him to return to the field despite admitting to betting on his own team.
Judge Ken Curry issued a temporary injunction Monday in Lubbock County, where Texas Tech is located. The order gives Sorsby a path back to college football while the legal battle continues.
What Sorsby Admitted To
Sorsby admitted to placing at least 40 bets on the Indiana Hoosiers football team while he was a player there. He also made around 300 other wagers on college football during his time at Indiana. After transferring to Cincinnati, he continued betting on college football games.
In total, Sorsby wagered at least $9,000 on college football.
NCAA rules are clear on this. Student-athletes cannot bet on any sport the NCAA sponsors a championship for. Betting on your own team is treated as the most serious violation.
Texas Tech did not seek Sorsby’s reinstatement before he filed the lawsuit. The NCAA declined the school’s request to reinstate him after the lawsuit was filed.
Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech, where he is receiving an NIL package worth at least $5 million. He previously played at Indiana and Cincinnati.
The Judge’s Reasoning
Judge Curry wrote that Sorsby showed a “probable right to relief.” He said a permanent ban