Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is leaving the team to seek treatment for a gambling addiction.
In a statement released Monday, Texas Tech announced that Sorsby will take an “immediate indefinite leave of absence” from the team in order to enter a residential treatment program for gambling addiction. The school said it was committed to supporting Sorsby for long-term recovery.
Texas Tech star QB Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team and checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, per the school pic.twitter.com/8LiPv3pYT0
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) April 27, 2026
Sorsby only just arrived at Texas Tech as a transfer from Cincinnati. He threw for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns with the Bearcats last season, and was expected to be the Red Raiders’ starting quarterback in 2026.
Sorsby previously played for Indiana before joining Cincinnati. He was a second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2025.
The Red Raiders are coming off a 12-2 season and an appearance in the College Football Playoff. They have an opening at quarterback after Behren Morton, last year’s starter, graduated.
