Monday’s ruling for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby sure seems to have caught everyone’s attention. And that shouldn’t surprise anyone. When a judge based in Lubbock, Texas ruled in favor of the expected starting quarterback for the Red Raiders and against the NCAA, just about everyone took notice.
Because even though Sorsby had previously admitted to gambling issues (including wagers on the Indiana Hoosiers while he was a freshman on the Indiana football team up there in Bloomington), a ruling in Lubbock County has paved the way for Sorsby to get on the field for the Red Raiders this season.
This is a massive issue and it’s something that everyone who is interested in college football is going to pay attention to and weigh in on. Because even though he crossed a line that many deem to be one that you just can’t cross, he’ll play anyway. And that’s causing some to panic about the stability and future of college football.
Especially since this is a ruling that came from outside the NCAA, the body that is supposedly capable of governing this situation. But thanks to Judge Ken Curry, Sorsby will be able to play for the Red Raiders. It’s not dissimilar from the sort of way that Trinidad Chambliss got eligibility for the Ole Miss Rebels, but it’s a ton more controversial given the gambling aspect here.
And so, while there are Texas Tech football fans who are happy to get Sorsby for this season, there are plenty of folks outside of Lubbock who aren’t amused.
College football fans aren’t happy that Brendan Sorsby will be eligible for Texas Tech in 2026
Here’s what college football fans had to say about the situation, the merit of second chances here, and whether or not this was the right call. And I’m sure you’re going to be shocked to learn that many people aren’t happy.
And three $5 bets on Iowa Football got me BANNED??? https://t.co/ZKbrgTRzEA
— Nelson Brands (@nelson_brands) June 8, 2026
If Brendan Sorsby plays a single snap this season, the college game is dead.
— Wilson F. Ball (@WillyFoosball) June 8, 2026
He broke the rules on a loss of eligibility level and got a slap on the wrist.
A random judge just killed the sport of college football #BoycottTech
Yeah, there’s a lot of people upset here.
Todd Gurley was suspended 4 games for selling his own autograph https://t.co/lkIYRrUVZY
— Three Year Letterman (@3YearLetterman) June 8, 2026
7 Seasons ago Chase Young was suspended 2 games for his girlfriend getting a free flight to Los Angeles so she could attend the rose bowl
— Official Ohio State DG (@DylanEveryday) June 8, 2026
Today, Brendan Sorsby is also suspended 2 games for gambling nearly 100k on his own games. pic.twitter.com/8Cn1WBOK9P
And I’m not sure you can totally blame them for being mad.
Here’s a list of enforceable rules in college football:
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) June 8, 2026
(Crickets) https://t.co/TrbOc0zJnl
Spineless, cowardly, morally corrupt program. https://t.co/xChMXlHPHh
— Colt (@dimpledwonder) June 8, 2026
It’s a weird situation that's benefitting Texas Tech in a major way. This is a truly bizarre one. I was not expecting to see Sorsby come out on top against the NCAA in this legal fight. And yet, here we are. The Red Raiders are getting their starting quarterback set to see the field in week three when the Texas Tech football team takes on the Houston Cougars.
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