Brendan Sorsby broke NCAA gambling rules. Now, his Texas Tech fate is in the hands of a Lubbock judge

Dan Dakich calls out Brendan Sorsby's attorney for trying to make the quarterback out to be a victim of the NCAA after he was busted for gambling violations.

Brendan Sorsby was not present in a Lubbock courtroom Monday morning as his attorneys made what the NCAA described as a "Hail Mary" attempt to overturn his ineligibility stemming from sports gambling violations.

In one of the most consequential NCAA eligibility cases in recent memory, given its potential ramifications, attorney Jeffrey Kessler argued that the Texas Tech quarterback's gambling addiction and mental health struggles should have been considered in determining his eligibility.

He also contended that Sorsby's betting activity at Indiana did not compromise the integrity of college football.

Standing before retired Tarrant County Judge Ken Curry, who had to take over the case following the previous judge recusing himself because of ties to Texas Tech football, attorney Jeffrey Kessler argued that Brendan Sorsby being involved with the Red Raiders' team was "critical" and time was of the essence.

Brendan Sorsby admits wagering nearly $90,000 during college career as NCAA fight heats up

The reason why attorneys for both the NCAA and Brendan Sorsby were arguing in a courtroom on Monday morning is pretty basic.

Brendan Sorsby of the Cincinnati Bearcats scrambles during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 29, 2025. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Sorsby wagered nearly $90,000 over the past four years on multiple sports, including Indiana football while he was on the team in 2022. In reality, it comes down to a player wagering on his own team, outside of other thousands of bets he placed on a variety of