Trending Now - Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Faces NCAA Hearing Next Week

WHO:

On3 - Judge Ken Curry is a University of Houston law graduate assigned to the Sorsby case.

Fox News - Brendan Sorsby is the Texas Tech quarterback involved in the NCAA hearing.

On3 - Judge Ken Curry has been assigned to the Sorsby case after Judge Phillip Hays recused himself.

On3 - Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec has expressed support for Sorsby.

WHAT:

Defector - Sorsby placed more than 10,000 wagers and at one point averaged 20 bets per day during his college career.

Fox News - Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec stated, “I do believe that there should be consequences, but it's my opinion that he shouldn't be penalized for the rest of this year of his whole career.”

On3 - The NCAA stated in a court filing that granting the injunction would make the NCAA “the first and only major sports league in America to allow an athlete to compete after betting on his own games.”

On3 - Texas Tech recommends a two-game suspension for Sorsby in their appeal to the NCAA.

On3 - The NCAA stated that granting the injunction would have “destabilizing ramifications” by making the NCAA “the first and only major sports league in America to allow an athlete to compete after betting on his own games.”

On3 - Sorsby had a standout 2025 season at Cincinnati, throwing for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns, and just 5 interceptions with a 61.6% completion rate.

On3 - Sources have told On3 that Sorsby's deal with Texas Tech is north of $5 million.

Fox News - Sorsby broke NCAA gambling rules and is fighting to overturn his ineligibility.

On3 - Sorsby placed at least 40 bets involving Indiana while he was a quarterback for the Hoosiers.

On3 - Sorsby wagered roughly $90,000 over four years using sportsbook accounts registered to family members and friends.

On3 - The NCAA rejected Sorsby’s request for reinstatement last week.

On3 - Texas Tech recommends a two-game suspension for Sorsby in their appeal to the NCAA.

On3 - If Sorsby is not granted an injunction, entering the NFL supplemental draft is a likely outcome.

WHERE:

On3 - The injunction hearing is set to take place in Lubbock County Court.

WHEN:

On3 - The temporary injunction hearing against the NCAA is scheduled for Monday at 9 a.m. CT.

On3 - The deadline to file paperwork to enter the NFL supplemental draft is June 22.

On3 - The temporary injunction hearing against the NCAA is scheduled for Monday at 9 a.m. CT.

On3 - The deadline to file paperwork to enter the NFL supplemental draft is June 22.

WHY:

Defector - The case of Sorsby is described as an inevitable byproduct of the legalization and cultural embrace of sports gambling.

On3 - Texas Tech argues that a maximum penalty from the NCAA would disincentivize future athletes from seeking help for gambling addiction.

On3 - Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec stated, “The NCAA bylaws governing Brendan’s case have not adapted to the era of widespread legalized sports betting that this generation of college athletes now has to navigate.”

On3 - Texas Tech argues that a maximum penalty from the NCAA would disincentivize future athletes from seeking help for gambling addiction.

On3 - Sorsby has been diagnosed with a gambling and anxiety disorder and checked into a gambling addiction rehab center in mid-April.

HOW:

On3 - Sorsby checked into a gambling addiction rehab center in mid-April and has since been released.

On3 - Sorsby completed a 35-day stint in an Arizona gambling rehabilitation center.

On3 - Sorsby continued to gamble after transferring from Cincinnati to Texas Tech in December 2025.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 20:07 UTC)

In a significant development, it has been reported that Sorsby placed more than 10,000 wagers during his college career, averaging 20 bets per day at one point. Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec expressed his belief that while there should be consequences, Sorsby shouldn't face penalties for the rest of this year or his entire career. This case is seen as an inevitable byproduct of the growing legalization and cultural acceptance of sports gambling.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 16:23 UTC)

Judge Ken Curry, a University of Houston law graduate, has been assigned to the Sorsby case, which is gaining attention as the NCAA argues that granting a temporary injunction would make it the first major sports league in America to allow an athlete to compete after betting on his own games. Texas Tech is appealing to the NCAA for a two-game suspension for Sorsby, who recently checked into a gambling addiction rehab center and has since been released, emphasizing that a maximum penalty could discourage future athletes from seeking help. A temporary injunction hearing against the NCAA is set for Monday at 9 a.m. CT, and the deadline to file paperwork for the NFL supplemental draft is June 22.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 14:23 UTC)

The NCAA has expressed concerns that granting an injunction in the case of athlete Brendan Sorsby could lead to significant instability, making it the first major sports league in America to allow an athlete to compete after betting on his own games. Sorsby, who had an impressive 2025 season at Cincinnati with 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns, and only 5 interceptions, is reportedly set to join Texas Tech with a deal exceeding $5 million. Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec emphasized that the NCAA's bylaws regarding Sorsby's situation have not kept pace with the current landscape of legalized sports betting that college athletes now face.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 12:21 UTC)

Brendan Sorsby, the Texas Tech quarterback, is currently involved in an NCAA hearing after breaking gambling rules, having placed at least 40 bets while at Indiana and wagering approximately $90,000 over four years. Judge Ken Curry has been assigned to the case following the recusal of Judge Phillip Hays, and Texas Tech is appealing to the NCAA for a two-game suspension, arguing that a harsher penalty could discourage athletes from seeking help for gambling addiction. A temporary injunction hearing is set for Monday at 9 a.m. CT, and if Sorsby does not receive the injunction, he may enter the NFL supplemental draft by the June 22 deadline.