As first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel, former University of Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby, now with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, has entered a facility for treatment of a gambling addiction.
Thamel’s report says the current Texas Tech quarterback was found to have made “thousands of online bets” on various sports through a gambling app. The NCAA is investigating this, according to sources, as student-athletes are not permitted to bet on either college or pro sports.
The report says that while Sorsby was at Indiana in 2022, prior to his time at UC, he bet on the Hoosiers to win. He only played in one game that season.
When initially reached, current Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield had not heard of the gambling report on Sorsby.
“We love Brendan and support his decision to seek professional help,” Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire said in a statement. “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.”
Texas Tech paid Brendan Sorsby millions to join team
When Sorsby departed UC via the transfer portal, he instantly became the most sought-after quarterback, eventually coming to oil-rich Texas Tech. It’s been estimated that he received in excess of $4 million to go to Texas Tech.
Sorsby’s contract at UC contained a buyout clause for $1 million, which the school is currently suing him to recover.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ex-UC Bearcats QB Brendan Sorsby seeking gambling addiction treatment
Reporting by Scott Springer, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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