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Anthony Smith breaks down the Brendan Sorsby saga and its implications for college football.

In one of the most controversial stories in recent college football history, Anthony Smith breaks down the complete Brendan Sorsby saga—from the NCAA's ruling of permanent ineligibility over sports gambling violations, to a courtroom injunction, involvement from multiple state attorneys general, the Big 12's unprecedented legal action against Texas Tech, and ultimately Sorsby's decision to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. This episode takes listeners through the timeline of events, examines what could have happened had Sorsby taken the field in 2026, and explores the larger questions surrounding gambling, player accountability, conference authority, and the future of NCAA enforcement. Plus: 🏈 How the controversy unfolded step-by-step 🏈 Why the Big 12 decided to take legal action 🏈 The backlash Texas Tech could have faced 🏈 What Sorsby's NFL Supplemental Draft decision means 🏈 The growing influence of courts and state governments in college athletics 🏈 Why gambling may be the biggest threat to college football's integrity moving forward Is this a story about redemption, accountability, or protecting the integrity of the game? Anthony Smith dives into all sides of the…

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