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Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave of absence and is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction
Sorsby was one of the most prominent names in the transfer portal, landing at Texas Tech from Cincinnati
The Red Raiders Championship title odds were set at 14-1
It is a transfer that may end up going bust in college football.
Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave of absence and is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports. He is also reportedly under investigation by the NCAA.
Sorsby was the Cincinnati Bearcats starting quarterback last season. He threw for about 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Texas Tech said in a statement it is “committed to supporting Brendan through his recovery process and to ensure his long-term health and well-being.”
Sorsby was one of the biggest names in this year’s transfer portal. He transferred from Cincinnati, which then announced on Feb. 26 it would sue the quarterback for breaching his name, image and likeness contract.
According to the lawsuit, Sorsby signed an NIL agreement in July 2025 covering the 2025 and ’26 seasons and that there would be a $1 million buyout if he transferred, payable within 30 days. Sorsby announced on Dec. 15 that he was entering the transfer portal and announced on Jan. 4 that he would play for Texas Tech.
Sorsby received the most lucrative deal of the portal period — a reported $5 million — to return to his home state for his final season.
It was not immediately known how Monday’s announcement could impact Sorsby’s availability for the season.
Texas Tech had been listed at +1400 to +1500 to win the College Football Championship prior to this news.
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
