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The NCAA has launched an investigation into the University of Cincinnati regarding former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling activities during his two-year tenure as the team's starting quarterback. The probe aims to determine if the university was aware of Sorsby's betting on Indiana football games while he was a backup quarterback there, as reported by ESPN.
Sorsby, who is now at Texas Tech, is undergoing treatment for a gambling addiction. He is alleged to have placed thousands of bets during his college career at Indiana, Cincinnati, and Texas Tech. According to On3, Sorsby placed at least 165 bets totaling $38,000 while at Cincinnati and transferred over $60,000 to a friend for shared sportsbook activities.
A University of Cincinnati spokesman stated that the school did not know about Sorsby's gambling activities and assumed he was eligible to play. The NCAA's investigation will focus on whether the university had any prior knowledge of Sorsby's betting activities and if any NCAA rules were violated.
Sorsby's eligibility for the 2026 season is now in question. The NCAA guidelines prohibit athletes from betting on college or professional sports, and violations can lead to permanent loss of eligibility. Sorsby has not been found to have attempted to manipulate game outcomes or use insider information for betting.
The NCAA's investigation into Sorsby's activities continues, with potential implications for his future career. Sorsby had been considered a top transfer quarterback and a potential NFL prospect before these allegations surfaced.