NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The revelation that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will take an indefinite leave of absence from the program to check into a treatment program for gambling addiction has sent shockwaves through the Big 12 and college football world. An investigation into the matter could sideline the most important player on a College Football Playoff contender for all or part of the 2026 season. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Monday that Sorsby’s decision followed the discovery that he placed thousands of bets on multiple sports using a gambling app.