Brendan Sorsby absent from Texas Tech-Cincinnati matchup after Red Raiders split

An NCAA gambling probe preceded the quarterback's exit

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 51m1 min read

As Texas Tech travels to face Cincinnati, here's a look back at why Brendan Sorbsy won't face his former program after h Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Texas Tech heads on the road to play the Cincinnati Bearcats without transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby on the roster. Sorsby parted ways with the Red Raiders prior to the contest, preventing a matchup against his former school.

Why it matters: The quarterback previously entered gambling treatment amid an NCAA probe in April 2026 before having an NCAA suspension resolved in June for a planned Sept. 18 debut. His subsequent departure from Lubbock removed the central reunion storyline entering the conference game.

What to watch: The game marks Texas Tech's first trip to Cincinnati. The two programs last met on Sept. 28, 2024, at Jones Stadium.

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