What happened: Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. He is under NCAA investigation after making thousands of bets via a gambling app, including wagers on Indiana football while redshirting there as a true freshman in 2022. The school announced Sorsby is taking a leave of absence from the football program.

Why it matters: The scandal threatens Sorsby's NCAA eligibility and NFL draft stock as a potential 2027 first-round pick. Gambling violations carry severe penalties in college football, often resulting in suspensions. It highlights ongoing issues with legalized betting impacting athletes.

What to watch: Monitor NCAA investigation outcome and Sorsby's eligibility for the 2026 season.