Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is reportedly now under investigation by officials with the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The NCAA is already looking into Sorsby’s alleged gambling on Indiana Hoosier football games in 2022.
Brendan Sorsby had been set up to receive millions of dollars from Texas Tech after transferring there this past off-season from the University of Cincinnati. It was to be the third stop in his college career after spending his freshman season at Indiana University.
Now, his eligibility, as well as his freedom, are at risk thanks to his gambling addiction. Sorsby announced in April that he was entering a residential treatment program for gambling.
The quarterback is accused of betting on his own team while he was a freshman at Indiana. He violated NCAA regulations even though he did not participate in any of the games on which he wagered.
Over the course of four years, he is also thought to have wagered thousands of dollars on various sports. A partial suspension in 2026 could be the outcome. He might lose his senior season as a result. He has reportedly hired an attorney should the NCAA rule against him.
Players who wager on games involving their own school may lose their eligibility permanently, according to NCAA regulations. This also holds true if they intentionally provide information to sports bettors or participate in activities aimed at affecting the outcomes of games.
Brendan Sorsby is being investigated by gambling officials in Ohio
According to a statement provided to The Athletic, the Ohio Casino Control Commission said it “has received information that has warranted an integrity investigation be conducted related to Brendan Sorsby.” However, the commission also stated that no further information will be made public until the investigation is complete.
In Indiana, the gaming commission claimed it was withholding responsive documents under a state law that protects law enforcement agencies’ investigative records, despite The Athletic’s request for public records pertaining to Sorsby.