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.