On Monday, the NCAA football community was startled when news broke that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby was leaving the club to receive therapy for gambling addiction.
“Sources: Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. ” According to ESPN senior college football insider Pete Thamel, “He is under NCAA investigation after the finding that Sorsby made thousands of bets using a gambling app. “
Thamel then inquired about what Sorsby had allegedly gambled on.
“According to ESPN sources, Sorsby gambled on Indiana football while redshirting for IU as a genuine freshman in 2022, a season in which he only played in one game as a reserve. According to sources, the bets in 2022 were on Indiana to win, and none were placed on a game in which Sorsby featured.
Following the announcement, the NCAA promptly issued a formal statement.
“The NCAA will not comment on current, prospective, or potential investigations due to confidentiality restrictions implemented by NCAA member institutions. ” However, the NCAA takes sports wagering very seriously and is dedicated to protecting student-athlete well-being and the integrity of competition. The Association interacts with integrity monitoring services, state authorities, and other stakeholders to perform adequate due diligence whenever complaints are filed. “
Hopefully, Sorsby receives all of the help he requires and can continue his college career.
