At the center of every scandal is the same defining issue: who knew what, and when they knew it.
In a bombshell new report from USA Today, Cincinnati learned last summer that quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who played two seasons with the school, was betting on sports.
That could put the Bearcats in the NCAA’s crosshairs because the quarterback played the entire 2025 season.
Brendan Sorsby played the 2025 season with the Cincinnati Bearcats. ISI Photos via Getty Images University of Cincinnati’s Athletic Department may have to answer in the wake of the sports-betting scandal involving Sorsby, who is under NCAA investigation for allegedly placing thousands of bets on college and pro sports, which is prohibited for student-athletes.
While the school declined to comment to the media on the investigation, it could be penalized if it is found that it let Sorsby play the season while knowing about his gambling history.
Multiple outlets have reported that Sorsby placed numerous bets, including on his own team, dating back to his 2022 season with Indiana, where he bet on the Hoosiers to win in a game he did not play in.
The Cincinnati Enquirer also notes that the legal age to bet on sports in Indiana is 21, which means Sorsby was also underage when he placed those wagers while he was enrolled at Indiana.
On3 Sports reported Tuesday that Sorsby also attended Cincinnati Reds games and live-bet on balls and strikes on several occasions.
Brendan Sorsby of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the Texas Tech Spring Game. Ron Jenkins/Getty Images for ONIT Sorsby, who was one of the top targets in the portal, transferred to Texas Tech in the offseason and is currently being sued by the school to collect on their $1 million buyout clause, which complicates matters even further for the embattled quarterback.
Sorsby’s lawyer asked that the lawsuit be thrown out on the same day that the news of his betting infractions became public.
Sorsby is currently undergoing treatment for a gambling addiction, the team said in a statement Monday.
“Texas Tech’s primary focus remains on fostering an environment where student-athletes feel empowered to prioritize their mental health and seek professional assistance,” the statement read. “To protect the integrity of the recovery process, Texas Tech will have no further comment on Brendan’s status or treatment progress at this time.”
