LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Multiple sources have confirmed with KCBD that QB Brendan Sorsby is applying to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. His brief time at Texas Tech is coming to an end.<\/p>\n
Sorsby filed a lawsuit against the NCAA after it learned about Sorsby\u2019s gambling addiction. Earlier this month, a visiting judge granted a temporary injunction, clearing Sorsby\u2019s path to play college football. <\/p>\n
During the court hearing, Sorsby\u2019s attorneys said he had until June 22 to apply for the draft.<\/p>\n
On Monday evening, Cody Campbell released the following statement:<\/p>\n
Statement regarding Brendan Sorsby. \u2014 Cody Campbell (@CodyC64) June 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec and Texas Tech Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt also released a joint statement following Sorsby\u2019s decision. It said \u201cour position was challenged by many but our support for him never changed.<\/p>\n Read the full joint statement below:<\/p>\n \u201cEarlier this evening, Texas Tech University Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell issued an update on Brendan Sorsby and announced that he will not be a member of the Red Raider football team this fall.<\/p>\n When Brendan\u2019s lawsuit resulted in the granting of a temporary injunction, we found ourselves in a difficult situation. With his health and wellness as our top priority we supported him in spite of very different perspectives and opinions. Our position was challenged by many but our support for him never changed. We will continue to extend all available resources that Brendan had as a student and athlete to ensure his transition is as successful as possible.<\/p>\n We heard from many Red Raiders and we appreciate your passion. Please know that Texas Tech will continue to be a constructive voice in matters related to health and well-being for all students.”<\/p>\n JUNE 15: Big 12 Conference files federal complaint against Texas Tech, Attorney General Ken Paxton<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 12:Oklahoma AG says Big 12 can punish Texas Tech under bylaws<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 11:\u00a0Texas AG Ken Paxton warns Big 12 against sanctioning Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby case<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 11:\u00a0Brendan Sorsby\u2019s attorneys warn Big 12 against action that could violate order<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 11:\u00a0Texas Tech leadership declares support for Brendan Sorsby<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 10:\u00a0Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt releases statement regarding Brendan Sorsby lawsuit<\/a><\/p>\n JUNE 8:\u00a0NCAA appeals injunction order that allows Brendan Sorsby to play college football<\/a><\/p>\n
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