Cincinnati Sues Former QB Brendan Sorsby After Texas Tech Transfer

The university claims Sorsby violated his contract by leaving for another program.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 12:06am

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The University of Cincinnati is suing former Bearcat quarterback Brendan Sorsby after he transferred to Texas Tech this offseason. Cincinnati Athletics says it expects student-athletes and their representatives to honor contractual commitments, indicating Sorsby may have violated his agreement with the university.

Why it matters

This lawsuit highlights the complex legal and financial relationships between universities and their student-athletes, especially as players gain more freedom to transfer between programs. The outcome could set a precedent for how schools handle similar situations in the future.

The details

According to reports, Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech this offseason, prompting the university to file a lawsuit. Cincinnati Athletics stated it "is proud to partner with its student-athletes and honors the contractual commitments it makes to them. We expect student-athletes and their representatives to do the same."

  • Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech this offseason.

The players

Brendan Sorsby

A former quarterback for the University of Cincinnati who recently transferred to Texas Tech.

Cincinnati Athletics

The athletics department of the University of Cincinnati, which is suing Sorsby over his transfer.

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What they’re saying

“Cincinnati Athletics is proud to partner with its student-athletes and honors the contractual commitments it makes to them. We expect student-athletes and their representatives to do the same.”

— Cincinnati Athletics

What’s next

The lawsuit will determine whether Sorsby violated his contract with Cincinnati by transferring to Texas Tech.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tension between universities and student-athletes over control and contractual obligations, as players gain more freedom to transfer between programs.