BREAKING: Brendan Sorsby's Future at Texas Tech in DOUBT, Big 12 Picture Changes for All

Texas Tech’s Big 12 title hopes take a massive hit as star QB Brendan Sorsby enters rehab amid an NCAA gambling investigation linked to his time at Indiana. Facing possible permanent loss of eligibility after reportedly betting on college sports, Sorsby’s future is in doubt—leaving the Red Raiders scrambling and the Big 12 in chaos. Could Will Hammond’s recovery be enough, or will Texas Tech turn to unproven backups as they seek damage control and NCAA leniency?  Kevin Borba and Spencer McLaughlin break down the far-reaching consequences for Texas Tech, from roster shockwaves to how public transparency could soften NCAA punishment. They debate whether the Red Raiders can stay atop Big 12 rankings with a diminished QB room and examine how teams like Colorado might benefit from facing a weakened Texas Tech squad. With the Buffaloes’ opening gauntlet—Georgia Tech, Weber State, Northwestern, Baylor, and Texas Tech—looking brutal on paper, the sudden Texas Tech turmoil may provide a crucial lifeline. The hosts analyze backup options like Kirk Francis, the Tulsa transfer, and redshirt freshman Lloyd Jones, and argue that while the Red Raiders’ defense remains elite, the QB question dramatically narrows the gap in Boulder. Can Colorado exploit the opportunity and rewrite early season expectations? Will the Big 12 produce a new frontrunner as Texas Tech scrambles to steady the ship? This episode delivers all the drama, context, and high-stakes outlook as one gambler’s downfall rules the latest twist in the college football storylines.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #CollegeFootball  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonbuffs.supercast.com/  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Files    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.