Texas Tech QB Sorsby Steps Away for Gambling Treatment

0:00It's April 28th. This is Global News Today, powered by AI, your world, in real time. I'm Cory with the story. Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Soresby, the 22-year-old transfer star, just announced he's stepping away indefinitely for residential treatment to tackle a gambling addiction. This hits right after he inked a reported $5 million deal to join the Red Raiders from Cincinnati for his final college season. Earlier this year, reports surfaced that Soresby placed thousands of online bets on various sports, including some Indian football games back in his. Freshman year of 2022, he skipped wagering on the one game he played that season. NCAA rules still banned athletes from betting on their own sports, and now they're investigating the whole situation. The school and head coach, Joey McGuire, came out strong in support, praising his courage to seek help and putting his health first. Texas Tech stress creating a space where players feel safe prioritizing mental health, with no further updates to protect his recovery.

1:01Soresby's got solid stats across 35 career games, over 7,000 passing yards, 60 touchdowns, plus rushing numbers, and was a top. Portal name, after leading Cincinnati, meanwhile, his old team there is suing over a $1 million buy-out from his NIL deal after he transferred. No word yet on if or when he'll return for the upcoming season. But everyone's eyes are on his long-term well-being as this story develops.