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Brendan Sorsby granted injunction against NCAA to play for Texas Tech, eligible for 2026

The judge said a season-long suspension would be too punitive after Sorsby placed at least $90,000 in impermissible bets.

  • On Monday, June 8, 2026, a Texas state court judge granted Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction, reinstating his eligibility for the upcoming season after the NCAA declared him ineligible.
  • Judge Ken Curry's decision follows revelations that Sorsby placed thousands of impermissible sports bets totaling at least $90,000 while enrolled at three different universities, including wagers on his own team.
  • Attorneys for the quarterback argued the suspension was overly punitive given his gambling addiction, for which he recently completed inpatient treatment; Curry ruled a season-long ban would cause irreparable harm.
  • As a condition of the injunction, Curry ordered the player to sit out the Red Raiders' first two games against Abilene Christian University and Oregon State, overriding the NCAA's position.
  • The legal battle, Sorsby v. Nat'l Collegiate Athletic Assoc., continues as the NCAA noted the NFL remains an option through its supplemental draft on June 22, though Sorsby seeks to complete his college career.
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