Texas Tech’s expected starting quarterback for next season is apparently entering treatment for gambling addiction. ESPN’s Pete Thamel cited a statement from Texas Tech noting that the Red Raiders’ QB was stepping away from the team.
Thamel continued to state that Sorbsy has reportedly made “thousands of online bets on a variety of sports via a gambling app.”
Which obviously is going to be an issue for the Red Raiders as the NCAA is apparently examining this situation. Thamel noted that sources have told him that Sorsby bet on Indiana Hoosiers football while he was redshirting as a true freshman back in 2022.
Shehan Jeyarajah for CBS Sports noted that this investigation could impact Sorsby’s opportunity to see the field for the Red Raiders. Jeyarajah also quoted a statement from Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, who noted that the Red Raiders “love Brendan and support his decision to seek professional help. Taking this step requires courage and our primary focus is on him as a person.”
In his statement, McGuire also explained that the Red Raiders are “behind Brendan as he prioritizes his health.”
NEWS: Texas Tech announces QB Brendan Sorsby will take an immediate indefinite leave of absence from the football program to enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. pic.twitter.com/FFHrMfzTbJ
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) April 27, 2026
The NCAA is investigating as Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby takes leave from Red Raiders for gambling addiction treatment
Pete Nakos of On3 reported that Texas Tech informed the Red Raiders that Sorsby’s time with the gambling addiction treatment facility is going to be “roughly 30 days.”
Texas Tech just informed players in a team meeting that Brendan Sorsby is taking a leave, a source tells @On3.
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos) April 27, 2026
They told the team he's going to rehab for roughly 30 days. https://t.co/ErmXvyIcrX https://t.co/WlLtLnDQh5
In Texas Tech’s statement, the Red Raiders noted that they were not going to issue further comments on Sorsby’s availability or the progress of treatment. The Red Raiders also requested that the media and also the general public to respect Sorsby privacy throughout this process.
In his reporting, Thamel did note that law enforcement is not involved in the investigation of this. It’s just the NCAA at this time. Thamel also explained that Sorsby has not been linked to anyone trying to influence the outcome of a game.
This is a story that will likely draw attention all throughout the offseason with periodic updates to come regarding Sorsby’s availability to plate for the Red Raiders.
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