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Texas Tech just dropped a 21-minute video defending QB Brendan Sorsby, who’s back on the field after a judge overturned his NCAA lifetime ban for placing 9,000+ sports bets. The school frames it as a mental health crisis, citing addiction treatment, device monitoring, and counseling — all while insisting it doesn’t harm college football’s integrity. Sorsby, who underwent treatment, pursued legal action independently, and though the university won’t foot his legal bills, it’s offering ongoing support. Now, the Big 12 and NCAA face a tough call: enforce rules or risk legal fallout — especially with Texas AG Ken Paxton warning against sanctioning a court order. The case exposes a growing rift between outdated NCAA policies and today’s betting landscape, with Sorsby cleared to play in 2026 — pending the next legal twist.

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