Texas Tech Quarterback Hires Deflategate Attorney for NCAA Investigation

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has hired attorney Jeffrey Kessler for his NCAA investigation. Sorsby is transferring to Texas Tech from Indiana University and is seeking treatment for gambling addiction after allegedly making several wagers, including betting on his own team.

Kessler, known for representing Tom Brady during the 2015 “Deflategate” scandal, has a deep history in sports litigation. Sorsby allegedly made thousands of wagers while a member of the Hoosiers, beginning in 2022. Texas Tech reached the College Football Playoffs last season and is expected to be a top contender for the Big 12 championship. The Red Raiders spent $5 million to bring Sorsby to Lubbock after a solid 2025 season.

Under NCAA rules, a player found to be betting on his or her own team faces “permanent loss of collegiate eligibility in all sports.” Kessler was the lead attorney in the 2025 landmark case that forced the NCAA into a revenue-sharing agreement with college athletes. Texas Tech has retained legal counsel as the investigation continues. Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire said, “We love Brendan and support his decision to seek professional help.”