Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite go away of absence from the crew to enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction.
Texas Tech and Sorsby introduced the transfer in a assertion launched on Monday.
The college stated it’s “committed to supporting Brendan through his recovery process and to ensure his long-term health and well-being.”
Sorsby was one of many largest names on this yr’s transfer portal. He transferred from Cincinnati, which then introduced on Feb. 26 it could sue the quarterback for breaching his title, picture and likeness contract.
According to the lawsuit, Sorsby signed an NIL settlement in July 2025 overlaying the 2025 and ’26 seasons and that there can be a $1 million buyout if he transferred, payable inside 30 days. Sorsby introduced on Dec. 15 that he was getting into the transfer portal and introduced on Jan. 4 that he would play for Texas Tech.
Sorsby obtained probably the most profitable deal of the portal interval — a reported $5 million — to return to his dwelling state for his ultimate season.
It was not instantly identified how Monday’s announcement may affect Sorsby’s availability for the season.
“We love Brendan and support his decision to seek professional help,” Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire stated in a assertion launched by the varsity. “Taking this step requires courage, and our primary focus is on him as a person. Our program is behind Brendan as he prioritizes his health.”
In the assertion, Texas Tech stated its “primary focus remains on fostering an environment where student-athletes feel empowered to prioritize their mental health and seek professional assistance.”
The college stated it could haven’t any additional touch upon Sorsby’s standing “to protect the integrity of the recovery process.”
Sorsby started his profession at Indiana earlier than transferring to Cincinnati. In 35 profession video games, together with 31 begins, he has handed for 7,208 yards and 60 touchdowns, together with 1,295 speeding yards and 22 TDs.