NFL will not hold 2026 Supplemental Draft, blocking Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s NFL dreams are on hold after the league canceled the 2026 supplemental draft amid his ongoing college gambling scandal.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft amid NCAA, Big 12 legal battle

The Big 12 and the NCAA have escalated their legal battles to block Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing following a massive college gambling scandal, just as reports surface that the quarterback plans to bypass the controversy entirely by entering the NFL supplemental draft.

Texas Tech officials address sports betting controversy surrounding transfer QB Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech University Athletics' top leadership released an unprecedented 21-minute video defending quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s court-ordered return to the field, framing his permanent NCAA gambling ban as a matter of recovering from a medical addiction.

Lubbock judge blocks NCAA permanent ban of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, after gambling controversy

A Texas judge has blocked the NCAA's permanent gambling ban on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, clearing him to play the 2026 season after a two-game suspension in a case centering on mental health and addiction.

NCAA denies Brendan Sorsby reinstatement as Texas Tech QB files lawsuit over sports gambling ban

The NCAA has denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby reinstatement for the 2026-27 season over gambling violations, prompting the star player to file a lawsuit following his recent treatment for gambling addiction.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters rehab facility for gambling addiction, 2026 eligibility in question

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the university announced Monday that he will take an “immediate leave of absence" from the football team to enter a treatment facility for a gambling addiction.

Texas Tech's Raider Red named 5th sexiest mascot in college football

The report says Raider Red is known for his “gunslingin' spirit and rowdy charm," and he thrives on “energy and switching things up both in the stands and on the sidelines."

Morton and Brooks lead Texas Tech past California 34-14 in Independence Bowl

Behren Morton completed 27 of 43 passes for 256 yards and three first-half touchdowns, leading Texas Tech to a 34-14 victory over California in the Independence Bowl.

Morton throws 2 TDs, Taylor-Demerson has 2 INTs as Texas Tech beats TCU 35-28

Behren Morton threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns, with the go-ahead 44-yard score to Drae McCray with 10 1/2 minutes left, and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson’s second interception was a game-clincher in the final minute as Texas Tech beat TCU 35-28 on Thursday night.

Freshman QB Avery Johnson has 5 rushing TDs as Kansas State beats Texas Tech 38-21

Freshman quarterback Avery Johnson ran for five touchdowns, a first in FBS this season, while sharing time with starter Will Howard, and Kansas State beat Texas Tech 38-21.

Texas Tech beats Baylor 39-14 with 4 TDs by Morton

Behren Morton threw for 180 yards with three touchdowns while running for another score, Tahj Brooks ran 31 times for 170 yards and Texas Tech beat Baylor 39-14.

Kickoff return, blocked punt spark Texas Tech in 49-28 win over Houston

Drae McCray returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, Loic Fouonji blocked a punt for one of his two scores and the Texas Tech offense did the rest in a 49-28 victory over Houston.

West Virginia holds off Texas Tech 20-13

Nicco Marchiol threw a touchdown pass in his first start, CJ Donaldson added a short TD run and West Virginia held off Texas Tech 20-13 in their Big 12 opener.

Texas Tech gets 1st win with 41-3 romp over Tarleton St. after early pick-6

Malik Dunlap returned the first of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Tahj Brooks set a career high with 158 yards rushing and Texas Tech got its first win of the season, beating lower-division Tarleton State 41-3.