Brendan Sorsby has been denied the opportunity to play professional football in two leagues—in addition to the NCAA—because of his gambling activities. But the UFL could still be an option.
Last week, billionaire and UFL co-owner Mike Repole posted on X that the former Texas Tech quarterback was welcome to join the UFL—specifically the Dallas Renegades team.
On Sunday, when Front Office Sports asked a UFL spokesperson whether Repole’s comments were reflective of the league’s official stance on his eligibility, the spokesperson simply directed FOS to Repole’s tweets.
“The UFL is the league of opportunity,” Repole wrote. “We created our Regional Player Initiative to keep great players closer to home, closer to their fans, and on the field.” He continued: “Have your people call my people!!!!!”
Repole, the billionaire founder of Vitaminwater and Body Armor purchased a stake in the spring football league through his private equity firm Impact Capital in July of 2025, making him a co-owner. His firm currently runs business operations for the league, which includes eight teams (with an expansion team in Oklahoma City set for 2028).
