Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is challenging his NCAA ineligibility in a Lubbock court after being sanctioned for gambling violations while at Indiana University.

Sorsby, who transferred to Texas Tech, was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after investigators determined he violated rules prohibiting student-athletes from betting on college sports. The violations reportedly included betting on games involving his own team at Indiana.

During court proceedings, NCAA attorneys argued that Sorsby was caught gambling rather than voluntarily disclosing the violations, disputing claims that he came forward about a gambling addiction. The NCAA maintains that student-athletes are prohibited from wagering on any college sporting events, with particularly strict penalties for betting on their own teams or sports.

Sorsby's legal team is seeking to overturn the ineligibility ruling, which would allow him to play for Texas Tech during the upcoming season. The case highlights ongoing challenges facing college athletics as sports betting becomes more prevalent and accessible to young adults.

The outcome of the legal challenge could set precedent for how similar cases are handled as the NCAA continues to enforce its gambling policies across college sports. A decision from the Lubbock judge is expected to determine whether Sorsby can participate in Texas Tech's football program.