Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby won Round 2, but the NCAA is coming back swinging in landmark case

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.

After a judge granted a preliminary injunction that will allow Brendan Sorsby to play this upcoming season for Texas Tech, the NCAA has already filed a notice of appeal in the Seventh District of Texas that signals this fight is only entering round three.

The ruling from Judge Ken Curry sent shockwaves through college athletics, with multiple Big 12 athletic directors expressing frustration over the decision.

Brendan Sorsby wins court injunction against the NCAA despite betting on his own team multiple times

Conference officials are also expected to discuss potential next steps during meetings this week, starting on Tuesday.

But, the court of college opinion is clearly in the favor of NCAA compliance, as they dig their heels in and press the Texas judicial system for a potential favorable ruling in their appeal.

BRENDAN SORSBY ADMITS WAGERING NEARLY $90,000 DURING COLLEGE CAREER AS NCAA FIGHT HEATS UP

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby of the Cincinnati Bearcats speaks with the media during Big 12 Media Days at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

For many, betting on your own team would seem like a clear path to losing eligibility.

But Sorsby's attorneys built their case around his struggles with gambling addiction and mental health, while also arguing that the NCAA breached its contractual obligations in the way it handled his suspension.

The strategy worked, and the injunction was granted.

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Not only did Brendan Sorsby gamble on his own team, but he also wagered