# Brendan Sorsby college gambling scandal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brendan-sorsby-college-gambling-scandal
> Updated: 2026-09-03T15:00:23.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Former college football quarterback Brendan Sorsby was found to have placed more than 9,000 wagers totaling at least $90,000 during his collegiate career at Indiana, Cincinnati, and Texas Tech. In a documentary series, Sorsby expressed “a ton of regret” regarding the scandal, attributing his actions to a gambling addiction and a desire for a “dopamine hit.”

While Sorsby briefly regained eligibility through a Texas state court ruling, the NCAA ultimately ruled him permanently ineligible. The NCAA concluded its investigation by clearing the University of Cincinnati of wrongdoing, classifying Sorsby’s actions as a Level III violation. Consequently, all penalties are attached solely to the athlete rather than the institutions, coaches, or staff. Although Sorsby was denied entry into the NFL this year, he remains eligible for the 2027 draft.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Brendan Sorsby expresses regret over gambling scandal in new documentary

In the documentary “The Program,” former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby expressed deep regret over a gambling addiction that led to his NCAA ineligibility and derailed his football career.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brendan-sorsby-expresses-regret-over-gambling-scandal-in-new-documentary

### 2026-09-03: University of Cincinnati cleared by NCAA in Brendan Sorsby gambling probe

The NCAA has cleared the University of Cincinnati of wrongdoing following an investigation into former quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s prohibited sports gambling activities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-cincinnati-cleared-by-ncaa-in-brendan-sorsby-gambling-probe

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