Texas Tech athletic director weighs in on Brendan Sorsby ruling: 'There is no perfect answer'

The college-football world was rocked Monday, when a judge ruled Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible to play in 2026 despite the quarterback gambling on games last year.

That decision was met with plenty of agita around the sport, with Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor calling it “f***ing bulls***.” Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks took it a step further, suggesting teams should not play Texas Tech this season due to concerns over the “integrity” of those contests.

Texas Tech, meanwhile, took it all in stride. The program intends to move forward with Sorsby next season, a controversial decision despite Monday’s ruling.

The university understands the frustartion across the sport, but believes it has a duty to support a “22-year-old who has sought help, entered residential treatment, and is working every day toward recover,” Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said in a statement Wednesday.

This story will be updated.