Lubbock judge blocks NCAA permanent ban of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, after gambling controversy

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will be eligible to play during the 2026 season after a Texas state judge granted a temporary injunction blocking the NCAA from enforcing a permanent eligibility ban relating to Sorsby's admitted sports gambling violations.Why a Texas judge blocked Brendan Sorsby's NCAA banThe ruling allows Sorsby to participate for the Red Raiders football team after serving a two-game suspension at the start of the season. Judge Ken Curry of the 99th District Court in Lubbock County found that Sorsby would suffer "probable, imminent and irreparable injury" if he were prevented from playing while his lawsuit against the NCAA proceeds.As part of the court's order, Sorsby must continue treatment and counseling related to gambling addiction, participate in recovery programs and submit regular compliance reports.Details of the Texas Tech QB's $90,000 gambling caseSorsby was a former Indiana Hoosiers and Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback who transferred to Texas Tech thi