NCAA Upholds Ruling Against Texas Tech's Sorsby Appeal
WHO:
ESPN - Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby
ESPN - Texas Tech University president Lawrence Schovanec
NBC Sports - Judge Ken Curry of the 99th District Court in Lubbock County
WHAT:
Behind the Steel Curtain - Sorsby threw 27 touchdowns to five interceptions and led the Big 12 with a passer rating of 155.5 in 2025.
Behind the Steel Curtain - If a team takes Sorsby in the supplemental draft, it could cost a first or second round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
NBC Sports - The NCAA's denial of Texas Tech's appeal has no impact on the pending civil case regarding Sorsby's eligibility.
ESPN - The NCAA denied Texas Tech's appeal aimed at restoring Sorsby's eligibility to play in 2026.
NBC Sports - The NCAA reiterated its decision that Sorsby’s gambling habits prevent him from playing again.
ESPN - The NCAA denied Texas Tech's appeal to reinstate Sorsby's eligibility.
ESPN - Sorsby was ruled ineligible after acknowledging gambling on sports, including on his own team.
NBC Sports - The NCAA reiterated its decision that Sorsby’s gambling habits prevent him from playing.
NBC Sports - Sorsby’s deadline for applying for the NFL’s 2026 supplemental draft is June 22.
WHERE:
ESPN - The hearing took place in the 99th District Court in Lubbock County, Texas.
ESPN - Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech after leaving Cincinnati.
WHEN:
NBC Sports - Sorsby’s deadline for applying for the NFL’s 2026 supplemental draft is June 22.
ESPN - Sorsby filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on May 18.
ESPN - Texas Tech ruled Sorsby ineligible on May 18.
ESPN - Texas Tech submitted a request for Sorsby’s reinstatement to the NCAA on May 19.
ESPN - The NCAA denied the reinstatement request on May 22.
NBC Sports - A hearing regarding Sorsby’s case was held on June 1.
WHY:
ESPN - Texas Tech felt the NCAA's ruling should be reversed or modified.
HOW:
ESPN - The appeal process involved Texas Tech submitting a request for reinstatement after ruling Sorsby ineligible.
(UPDATED June 6, 2026 23:16 UTC)
In a standout performance during 2025, Sorsby threw twenty-seven touchdowns against just five interceptions, leading the Big 12 with an impressive passer rating of 155.5. If a team decides to select Sorsby in the upcoming supplemental draft, it may require a first or second round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, the NCAA's denial of Texas Tech's appeal does not affect the ongoing civil case concerning Sorsby's eligibility.
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(UPDATED June 6, 2026 19:20 UTC)
The NCAA has denied Texas Tech's appeal to restore Sorsby's eligibility to play in 2026, citing his gambling habits as the reason for their decision. This ruling means that Sorsby will not be able to participate in college football this season. However, he has until June 22 to apply for the NFL's 2026 supplemental draft.
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(UPDATED June 6, 2026 17:20 UTC)
In a significant ruling, the NCAA has denied Texas Tech's appeal to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility after he acknowledged gambling on sports, including bets on his own team. The hearing took place in the 99th District Court in Lubbock County, where Judge Ken Curry confirmed that Sorsby's gambling habits prevent him from playing, and he has until June 22 to apply for the NFL’s 2026 supplemental draft. Sorsby, who transferred to Texas Tech from Cincinnati, filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on May 18, the same day he was ruled ineligible by the university.