Texas Tech quarterback will enter treatment program for gambling addiction

College footballTexas Tech quarterback will enter treatment program for gambling addictionAccording to the NCAA’s rules, “players who wager on their own games” could face permanent loss of eligibility in all sports. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Brendan Sorsby of the Cincinnati Bearcats in 2025 in Cincinnati.Dylan Buell / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 27, 2026, 2:57 PM EDTBy Rohan NadkarniTexas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, the school confirmed Monday to NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.NCAA rules prohibit athletes, coaches, and athletic department personnel from betting on college or professional sports. In 2025, Division I schools also voted to rescind a rule that would have allowed betting on pro sports. According to the NCAA’s rules, “players who wager on their own games” could face permanent loss of eligibility in all sports. Sorsby could appeal a potential ban. The NCAA has not immediately returned a request for comment by NBC News. More from SportsBoston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora and 5 coachesKenya’s Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run a marathon under two hoursThe NFL draft opened with a gamble, a surprise and a sign of things to come“We love Brendan and support his decision to seek professional help,” Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire said in a statement. “Taking this step requires courage, and our primary focus is on him as a person. Our program is behind Brendan as he prioritizes his health.”Through a spokesperson, Texas Tech said it is “committed to supporting Brendan through his recovery process and to ensure his long-term health and well-being.” The school said it would have no further comment to “protect the integrity of the recovery process.”Sorsby, 22, began his collegiate career at Indiana, and left the school after two years. He spent the la...