A Texas court in Lubbock County has granted an injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to continue playing college football while his legal battle with the NCAA proceeds, according to Pete Thamel.
The ruling prevents the NCAA from enforcing its gambling penalties against Sorsby during the ongoing litigation.
His case is set for trial on February 8, 2027. That’s just weeks after the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Sports analyst Aaron Torres placed blame on Texas Tech rather than the court system for the situation surrounding Sorsby.
“I don’t blame the judge. You know who I blame? I blame Texas Tech because here is the thing. I’m not comparing one to the other, but I kind of am. In the case of Texas Tech, I understand that Brendan Soresby did not commit a crime. I’m not comparing it to the worst things that any human being has ever done.”
Torres continued his criticism of the university’s handling of the matter.
“But there is a line that every school has to draw and say, listen, we want to win as much as anybody… And it can be done, by the way. We have seen schools suspend, throw guys off of a team, say that they are not welcome to players who have eligibility, who by the court of law are allowed to play, who by NCAA rule are allowed to play. We see it happen all the time… What I am saying is that every school has a threshold where they just say we’re not going to tolerate.”
Sorsby’s legal troubles stem from his admission that he placed more than 9,000 bets totaling at least $90,000 during his college career. The wagers included bets connected to Indiana while he played for the Hoosiers in 2022.
The court determined that without the injunction, Sorsby would face “a probable, imminent, and irreparable injury.” He would be unable to participate in Texas Tech’s 2026 football season.
NCAA President Charlie Baker publicly criticized the ruling during remarks to the National Association of Collegiate Directors. He warned that it could set a concerning precedent for future cases involving NCAA violations.
With the injunction in place, Sorsby will avoid entering the NFL Supplemental Draft.
The case represents one of the most significant challenges to NCAA enforcement authority in recent years.
