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Why Texas Tech, Brendan Sorsby gave up the fight roiling college football

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA. He is now ineligible to play college football due to gambling. Sorsby plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft before a June 22 deadline.

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New reports clarify Sorsby admitted to betting on his own team while at Indiana four years ago.

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  1. Brendan Sorsby Ends NCAA Lawsuit and Enters NFL Supplemental Draft

    Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA. He is now ineligible to play college football due to gambling. Sorsby plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft before a June 22 deadline.

    What's confirmed:

    • Brendan Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA.
    • Sorsby is ineligible to play college football because of gambling.
    • The quarterback plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft.
    • Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Sorsby acknowledged betting on college and pro sports, including his own team while at Indiana four years ago.
    • Sorsby is stepping away from the court battle due to a June 22 draft deadline.
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  2. Brendan Sorsby Ends Legal Fight With NCAA

    Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA. The decision ends his college career and makes him ineligible due to gambling. He has declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft.

    What's confirmed:

    • Brendan Sorsby signed with Texas Tech in January for his final season of college eligibility.
    • Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall.
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  3. Brendan Sorsby Ends NCAA Lawsuit and Declares for NFL Supplemental Draft

    Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA. This move ends his college career and renders him ineligible due to gambling. He has now declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft.

    What's confirmed:

    • Brendan Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA.
    • Sorsby is ineligible to play college football because of gambling.
    • The quarterback has declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The NFL may levy punishment on Sorsby or block his entry into the supplemental draft.
    • Texas Tech leaders expressed frustration regarding the Sorsby ruling in a video.
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  4. Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby quits eligibility fight, heads to NFL Supplemental Draft

    Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech’s star quarterback, has abandoned his legal battle to play college football this season and declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft. The move follows months of controversy tied to gambling allegations and NCAA eligibility disputes. Texas Tech now faces an uncertain season without its top QB. Sorsby’s agent has accused the university of pressuring him toward the draft.

    What's confirmed:

    • Brendan Sorsby will not play college football this season and has entered the NFL Supplemental Draft instead of pursuing eligibility with Texas Tech.
    • The NCAA did not formally sanction Sorsby, but his college career ended after he chose the NFL draft over a protracted eligibility fight.
    • Texas Tech’s program faces immediate uncertainty without its starting quarterback, with no clear replacement in place for the upcoming season.
    • The Big 12 previously filed a federal lawsuit seeking authority to discipline Texas Tech if it allowed Sorsby to play amid gambling allegations.
    • Sorsby’s agent has stated the university subtly pushed him toward declaring for the NFL draft rather than continuing the legal battle.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A Texas Tech booster described the situation as 'horrible,' though no specific details were provided about internal program fallout or booster involvement.
    • The NCAA’s legal defeat in this case may embolden the Big 12 to push for greater autonomy in enforcing its own rules.
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  5. Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby exits college football for NFL supplemental draft

    Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech’s star quarterback, has abandoned his legal fight to play this season and declared for the NFL supplemental draft. The decision follows months of controversy over gambling allegations and NCAA eligibility. Texas Tech’s program now faces immediate uncertainty without its top QB. Sorsby’s agent claims the university subtly pushed him toward the draft.

    What's confirmed:

    • Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall and has entered the NFL supplemental draft instead.
    • His legal battle over gambling-related eligibility was abandoned after pressure from the Big 12 and NCAA.
    • Texas Tech invested significant NIL funds to recruit Sorsby, leaving the program vulnerable without its top QB.
    • Sorsby’s gambling history includes bets on Indiana Hoosiers games while he was a player there in 2022.
    • The NCAA granted Sorsby a temporary injunction in June, allowing him to play pending an investigation into his betting activity.
    • Sorsby’s agent stated Texas Tech ‘nudged’ him toward the supplemental draft process.
    • College football coaches and athletic directors expressed shock and disgust over the ruling allowing Sorsby to play despite gambling violations.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • NFL teams, including the Ravens, are reportedly evaluating Sorsby’s draft prospects amid his eligibility drama.
    • Texas Tech may face further NCAA penalties or sanctions over the handling of Sorsby’s case.
    • Sorsby’s gambling addiction stems from years of sports betting, including during his college career.
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