The NCAA, which had permanently banned Sorsby, is expected to file an appeal within days.

Texas Tech's appeal to the NCAA to reinstate Brendan Sorsby's eligibility has been denied. That decision is separate from the transfer quarterback's lawsuit against the NCAA.

One of the hottest controversies in the 2026 college football offseason took another turn in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The NCAA denied Texas Tech's app

The Texas Tech quarterback sued the NCAA for more college eligibility after entering a rehabilitation facility for gambling addiction.