January 4, 2026: Sorsby commits to Texas Tech, lands massive NIL dealSorsby chose Texas Tech University, reportedly netting a name, image and likeness (NIL) package worth around $5 million. March 11 – 14, 2026: NCAA gets a tip, opens investigationAn NCAA investigation into Sorsby’s alleged gambling began after a tip from an unnamed online sportsbook flagged Sorsby’s betting activity. Breaking: The NCAA has denied Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s request for reinstatement for eligibility for the 2026 season, sources tell @petethamel. The CFL will not allow teams to sign former Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, in a statement to @USAToday. According to a July report by the Texas Tribune, Texas Tech chair and billionaire mega-booster Cody Campbell donated $275,000 to Paxton one day before Paxton made his remarks about the case.