About this episode

The episode discusses Brendan Sorsby's legal battle with the NCAA and its implications for college sports and gambling regulations.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA — and he's playing in 2026. Powers and Knish break down the ruling, what it means for NCAA enforcement, and whether this sets a precedent that blows the whole system open. Sorsby admitted to placing roughly $90,000 in bets over four years, including wagers on his own Indiana team, and was declared permanently ineligible — until a Texas judge stepped in and handed him a two-game suspension instead. We get into the legal angles, the gambling addiction framing, the role of superstar attorney Jeffrey Kessler, and what happens next as the NCAA eyes an appeal. Is the NCAA's enforcement model broken beyond repair? Hit the Books. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooksto get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joey Knish, Brad Powers

Guest: Brendan Sorsby

Topics covered

• NCAA enforcement
• gambling addiction
• legal ruling
• sports betting
• college football
• Brendan Sorsby

Keywords

• Brendan Sorsby
• NCAA
• sports betting
• legal ruling
• gambling addiction
• Texas Tech
• Jeffrey Kessler

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NCAA

Places: Texas, Indiana

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