{"id":2596339,"date":"2026-04-28T17:57:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-tech-university-qb-checks-himself-into-rehab-over-gambling-addiction\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:58:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:58:22","slug":"texas-tech-university-qb-checks-himself-into-rehab-over-gambling-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-tech-university-qb-checks-himself-into-rehab-over-gambling-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Tech University QB Checks Himself Into Rehab Over Gambling Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftexas-tech-university-qb-checks-himself-into-rehab-over-gambling-addiction%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2596339&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has entered a rehab facility after admitting he has a gambling problem.The school says it will support him through recovery.According to reports, Sorsby placed manny small bets on multiple sports using an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >online gambling app<\/a>, including, at least in one instance (as an Indiana <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-got-to-make-a-decent-living-in-college-heisman-winner-johnny-manziel-admits-he-took-money-for-autographs-at-texas-am\/\" title=\"\u2018I Got To Make A Decent Living In College\u2019: Heisman Winner Johnny Manziel Admits He Took Money For Autographs At ... A&amp;M\">redshirt freshman<\/a> in 2022), betting on his own team indirectly.<\/p>\n<p>Because NCAA rules prohibit gambling, the article says Sorsby\u2019s eligibility could be permanently jeopardized. Texas Tech head coach joey McGuire expressed support, noting the focus is on Sorsby\u2019s health and well-being. The piece also references how Sorsby was paid more than $5 million in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-gov-mike-dewine-signs-born-alive-pro-life-bill\/\" title=\"Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs \u2018Born Alive\u2019 Pro...Life Bill\">transfer agreement<\/a> for the 2026 season, and it discusses how the potential eligibility and career consequences could affect his expected earnings and draft outlook.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>One of the top players in college football has admitted he has a gambling problem, and it could cost him millions of dollars.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/college-football\/story\/_\/id\/48608889\/texas-tech-qb-brendan-sorsby-enter-gambling-addiction-program-sources-say\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a>, Texas Tech University announced Monday that prize transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby has checked into a rehab facility.<\/p>\n<p>Texas Tech \u201cis committed to supporting Brendan through his recovery process and to ensure his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-looks-totally-lost-and-confused-after-finishing-up-speech-in-delaware-video\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Looks Totally Lost and Confused After Finishing Up Speech in Delaware (VIDEO)\">long-term health<\/a> and well-being,\u201d the university said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Sources described Sorsby\u2019s gambling as \u201ca steady flurry of small bets over a period of time,\u201d according to ESPN. The quarterback, a senior, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lubbockonline.com\/story\/sports\/college\/red-raiders\/2026\/04\/27\/texas-tech-football-brendan-sorsby-leave-of-absence-gambling-addiction-treatment\/89660371007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal<\/a>, placed bets on multiple sports via an online gambling app.<\/p>\n<p>Notwithstanding the size of the bets, Sorsby, 22, has placed his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/surreal-ncaa-scandal-california-basketball-coach-moonlighting-multiple-states-pimp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCAA<\/a> eligibility in jeopardy.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container = document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script = document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src = \"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"widgetname\", \"001w000001jULVcAAO_M12924\");  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ append inside the container so player shows in correct spot \t\t\t\t\t\tcontainer.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement = document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs = Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex = paragraphs.findIndex(p => p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex === -1 || targetIndex < x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer = new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries) => { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry => { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadAnyclip(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #anyclipvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve = findPreviousParagraph(\"#anyclipvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>As a redshirt freshman with the Indiana Hoosiers in 2022, Sorsby bet on his own team to win. He only appeared in one game that season, and none of his bets applied to that game, according to ESPN.<\/p>\n<p>Still, the NCAA\u2019s rules against gambling mean that Sorsby faces tall odds if he hopes to retain his NCAA eligibility. After all, wagering on one\u2019s own school\u2019s sports, according to NCAA guidelines, means \u201cpermanent loss of collegiate eligibility in all sports,\u201d ESPN reported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe love Brendan and support his decision to seek professional help,\u201d Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire said in a statement. \u201cTaking this step requires courage, and our primary focus is on him as a person. Our program is behind Brendan as he prioritizes his health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, McGuire and the Red Raiders loved Sorsby enough to enter a three-way bidding war and pay him more than $5 million to secure the former University of Cincinnati quarterback\u2019s services as a transfer for the 2026 season, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/news\/brendan-sorsby-texas-tech-portal-qb-nfl-draft-indiana-blue-bloods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At Cincinnati in 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/college-football\/player\/_\/id\/4899046\/brendan-sorsby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sorsby<\/a> threw for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns. He added another 580 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>In the wake of Texas Tech\u2019s announcement on Monday, the possible costs of Sorsby\u2019s gambling have come into focus.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/espn-slammed-absolutely-embarrassing-blunders-nfl-draft-broadcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL Draft<\/a> in Pittsburgh concluded on Saturday. Since then, many outlets have already begun looking ahead to what is expected to be a loaded 2027 draft class.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, for instance \u2014 one day before the announcement \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/draft\/news\/2027-nfl-mock-draft-arch-manning-jeremiah-smith-way-too-early-round-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS Sports<\/a> published a mock draft that projected Sorsby as the 2027 NFL Draft\u2019s eighth overall pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers.<\/p>\n<p>By Tuesday, however, things had changed. Monday\u2019s news compelled other outlets to penalize the young quarterback. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/stories\/nfl\/2027-mock-draft-arch-manning-no-1-overall-5-qbs-go-first-round\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox Sports<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/2027-nfl-mock-draft-arch-manning-dante-moore-too-early\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sports Illustrated<\/a>, for instance, published mock drafts on Tuesday that showed Sorbsy falling out of the first round altogether.<\/p>\n<p>According to the sports salary-focused website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/nfl\/cba\/rookie-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotrac<\/a>, the eighth overall pick in the 2026 draft can expect to earn more than $32 million over the life of his four-year rookie contract.<\/p>\n<p>By contrast, a player who falls out of the first round altogether will likely make no more than $13.4 million.<\/p>\n<p>Sitting out the 2026 season would also cost Sorsby a year of development. 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