US EditionCincinnati Bearcats sue former QB Brendan Sorsby to collect buyout
- University of Cincinnati filed a lawsuit Tuesday against former quarterback Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas Tech, seeking $1 million for an alleged NIL contract breach.
- Sorsby's NIL deal committed him to play two seasons under an 18-month, two-season agreement signed with the University of Cincinnati in July 2025, including a payment clause if he left early.
- The lawsuit says UC contacted Sorsby's representative, who stated `Sorsby refuses to pay the university anything` and that his new deal considered his contractual obligation.
- Cincinnati athletics intends to enforce the contract as steward of university resources and requests a jury trial to recover damages and enforce its rights.
- The Athletic reported Sorsby transferred with one season remaining on a revenue-sharing agreement and that he entered the transfer portal months after signing with UC.
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Cincinnati suing QB Brendan Sorsby for $1 million over transfer
Cincinnati is taking a former quarterback to court in hopes of enforcing a $1 million exit fee he is refusing to pay after transferring to a different football program. The school is suing ex-quarterback Brendan Sorsby in federal court, alleging he breached an NIL contract with Cincinnati when he left to play for Texas Tech, ESPN reported.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats Are Suing Brendan Sorsby for $1 Million? Everything to Know About the Lawsuit
The urge to play for top teams and big price tags is making holes in college football. Just weeks after Dabo Swinney’s “tampering” plea, the Cincinnati Bearcats find themselves in the middle of a lawsuit against Brendan Sorsby. But this time, they are not after the player but the amount they invested, as Bearcats sue Texas Tech’s QB after he fails to pay the $1 million transfer amount. Cincinnati sued its former quarterback, Brendan Sorsby, in f…
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