Brendan Sorsby eligibility concerns alter Big 12 QB rankings for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The quarterback in the Big 12 has shifted as Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility is in question. After transferring to Texas Tech, Sorsby revealed a gambling addiction, leading the NCAA to deny a request for reinstatement. Texas Tech has appealed the decision, with a response expected soon. Amidst this uncertainty, top quarterbacks like Devon Dampier of Utah and Noah Fifita of Arizona are emerging as key players heading into the summer. Dampier's impressive stats from the 2025 season position him as a top contender in the conference, while Fifita aims to build on his All-Big 12 first-team honors from last year.
- •Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility for 2026 is under scrutiny following a gambling addiction.
- •Texas Tech has filed an appeal after the NCAA denied Sorsby’s reinstatement request.
- •Devon Dampier of Utah is currently ranked as the top returning quarterback in the conference.
- •Noah Fifita of Arizona leads in passing yards and touchdowns among Big 12 quarterbacks.
- •Rankings may continue to change as programs prepare for the upcoming season.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Big 12 QB rankings: How Brendan Sorsby quagmire changes things for Devon Dampier, Bear Bachmeier
"Dampier and Bachmeier are among the top quarterbacks in the Big 12 heading into 2026. How does Brendan Sorsby’s unclear eligibility change things?
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