In response to rising gambling concerns and the Brendan Sorsby case, the SEC announced a mandatory education program for athletes ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Paul Finebaum laid into the NCAA after denying Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility reinstatement, calling the ban excessive and deeply hypocritical.

The Texas Tech quarterback was denied reinstatement by the NCAA amid an investigation into the “thousands of online bets” he allegedly placed on various sports.