Baylor Bears' 2026 Season Impacted by Brendan Sorsby Ruling

Baylor Bears' 2026 season has been impacted by a recent ruling involving quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby, who played for Indiana and Cincinnati, was initially suspended for the entire 2026 season due to placing bets on college football. However, a judge in Lubbock granted him a preliminary injunction, allowing him to play in 2026. The NCAA strongly disagrees with the court's ruling and is deeply concerned about the damaging ramifications of this outcome. The NCAA is committed to supporting student-athlete mental health but must continue to aggressively defend against actions that defraud college athletics and threaten competitive integrity. The NCAA is going to appeal the ruling, but that likely won't change the 2026 season. Baylor and the rest of the Big 12 should consider not playing Texas Tech, as the Red Raiders would forfeit the game if they don't play. This would give Texas Tech a free pass, but it's unclear if Baylor and the Big 12 will take this approach. The situation is complex, and it's unclear how it will ultimately affect the Baylor Bears' 2026 season.