Sorsby bet on IU at least 40 times as Hoosiers QB
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- Brendan Sorsby placed at least 40 bets on Indiana football as a quarterback, wagering roughly $90,000 over four years via accounts in his name, family members, and friends, per Lubbock court documents.
- Brendan Sorsby transferred about $60,000 to two friends to cover bets made on his behalf, and logged at least 2,900 wagers totaling over $30,000 while at Indiana (2022‑23).
- Brendan Sorsby has been diagnosed with a gambling and anxiety disorder, completed a 35‑day rehab stint in Arizona, and is seeking a temporary injunction to preserve NCAA eligibility.
- NCAA denied Sorsby's request for reinstatement, prompting Texas Tech to file an appeal and schedule a hearing in Lubbock.
- ESPN reported the NCAA's denial, while Sorsby's attorneys argue the NCAA should treat his gambling addiction as a mental‑health condition and mitigate his penalty.
Why it matters: Sorsby’s $90K betting scandal threatens his eligibility and deprives Texas Tech of a starting quarterback, highlighting the NCAA’s lag in addressing modern gambling risks for student‑athletes.
