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Brendan Sorsby’s gambling scandal keeps getting more complicated, especially when it comes to what Cincinnati knew and when the Bearcats knew it. Justin Williams of The Athletic joins the show to break down the latest reporting on Sorsby, Cincinnati’s role in the story, the difference between legal gambling and NCAA violations, and why the ongoing lawsuit between Cincinnati and Sorsby makes this entire situation even messier. Did Cincinnati know about Brendan Sorsby’s gambling before last season? Could the Bearcats face any trouble from the NCAA? And what does Jeffrey Kessler’s involvement mean for Sorsby’s future at Texas Tech and beyond? Follow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/Williams_Justin Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter For national college football coverage, subscribe to my national channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OFBCollegeFootball #Big12 #CincinnatiBearcats #TexasTech #BrendanSorsby #CollegeFootball #NCAA #TexasTechFootball #CincinnatiFootball #Big12Football
Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA gambling investigation may not be as simple as it looked a few days ago. After reports that Texas Tech could back Sorsby in a legal fight if the NCAA rules him permanently ineligible, there may now be a better chance he plays than many originally thought. On tonight’s live show, we’re breaking down the latest on Sorsby’s case, the involvement of prominent sports lawyer Jeffrey Kessler, and whether this could become another major legal challenge to NCAA power. We’ll also dig into the latest reporting on what Cincinnati knew, what it didn’t know, and whether the Bearcats could face NCAA scrutiny of their own. Plus, we’ll talk about Brett Yormark’s new private capital deal for the Big 12, why the RedBird partnership may matter more than the headline dollar figures, and how the Big Ten’s massive revenue numbers are changing the future of college sports. Topics include Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech football, Cincinnati football, NCAA gambling rules, Big 12 private capital, RedBird Capital, Brett Yormark, Big Ten revenue, SEC revenue, and the future of college football. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776
Texas Tech may be headed for a legal fight with the NCAA over Brendan Sorsby, and Cincinnati could be facing serious questions of its own after reports that it knew about Sorsby’s gambling situation before last season. On tonight’s live show, I’ll break down whether Texas Tech could challenge the NCAA, whether a “ghost transfer” QB is realistic, and how much trouble Cincinnati could be in if this Sorsby situation keeps escalating. We’ll also dig into the Big 12’s new private capital deal with RedBird and Weatherford Capital, including how much debt schools can take on, why the league says there is no ownership stake involved, and whether this is actually a smart move for the Big 12’s future media strategy. Plus, why does the Big 12 keep creating its own problems? Between Texas Tech’s Sorsby situation, BYU losing Parker Kingston, major coaching turnover, and playoff perception issues, the league has plenty to prove heading into next season. We’ll also talk Jerome Tang returning to Baylor, what it means for K-State fans, and why I’m not sure this is the move Baylor actually needs right now. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776
Did the Big 12 go too far by giving Texas Tech two non-Saturday home games? In this video, I break down the latest twist in the Brett Yormark vs. Cody Campbell drama after the Big 12 officially put Texas Tech vs. Houston on Friday night and moved TCU vs. Texas Tech to Thanksgiving night. I explain why Texas Tech fans have a real reason to be frustrated, especially with two non-Saturday home games in the same season, but also why this may not be a punishment at all. The Big 12’s TV deal was built around these kinds of scheduling sacrifices, and Texas Tech had actually avoided non-Saturday games more than almost anyone else in the league over the last two years. I also get into why the Thanksgiving night TCU game could actually be a huge win for the Big 12 from a ratings and exposure standpoint, why the Houston game is more debatable, and what this says about the league’s ongoing effort to compete with the SEC and Big Ten through TV strategy and schedule flexibility. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter Watch my national college football channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OFBCollegeFootball #TexasTech #Big12 #BrettYormark #CodyCampbell #TCUFootball #HoustonFootball #CollegeFootball #Big12Football
Did the Big 12 punish Texas Tech by giving the Red Raiders two non-Saturday games? On tonight’s show, I break down the latest Brett Yormark vs. Cody Campbell drama after Texas Tech landed a Friday game against Houston and a Thanksgiving night matchup with TCU. I explain why I actually think the Big 12 got this right, why Tech fans are frustrated, and why the TCU game could be a huge TV win for the league. Plus, ESPN suddenly seems to love the Big 12 heading into the 2026 college football season. I dive into why Bill Connelly is high on so many Big 12 transfer portal classes, what that says about the league nationally, and whether this kind of respect is actually built to last. And to wrap it up, I rank the top 10 football programs in the Big 12 right now based on NIL support, coaching, consistency, and institutional backing, including Texas Tech, BYU, Utah, Arizona State, TCU, K-State, Iowa State and more. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter Watch my national college football channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OFBCollegeFootball #Big12 #TexasTech #BrettYormark #CodyCampbell #TCUFootball #CollegeFootball #TransferPortal #BYUFootball #KStateFootball #IowaStateFootball
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