Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has made thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000 while in college

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.

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.

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's fight for eligibility following the discovery of his habitual gambling is one of the hottest controversies of the 2026 c

Court filings say law enforcement alerted an online sportsbook to Sorsby’s gambling, which continued after he arrived at Texas.

The court filing ahead of Monday’s hearing claims the Texas Tech QB used proxies to place wagers on his behalf, including at least 40 bets on Indiana games.

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has made thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000 while in college