Brendan Sorsby will not be playing college or professional football in 2026, but issues related to his past might implicate his former college, the University of Cincinnati. His agent, Ron Slavin, criticized the university for allegedly being aware of Sorsby’s gambling addiction without taking action.

During an interview with “105.3 The Fan” in Dallas, Slavin stated that Cincinnati knew about Sorsby’s issues for two years without intervening. “Nobody knew when he was in the portal that this was happening,” Slavin remarked, suggesting that the university should face scrutiny for its inaction.

This accusation alerted the NCAA, which has initiated an inquiry into the school. Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reported that the NCAA has sent a letter of inquiry to the university. While such letters do not indicate immediate wrongdoing, they often mark the beginning of an investigation into potential rule violations. The process is usually collaborative with the institution involved.

If evidence emerges that Cincinnati was aware of Sorsby’s gambling issues and did not act, the university might face consequences. These could include fines, forfeitures, or loss of scholarships.

Following Slavin’s allegations, the University of Cincinnati issued a statement denying any knowledge of Sorsby’s gambling activities. The statement emphasized that the university provides comprehensive gambling education to student-athletes and would not knowingly field a player violating NCAA wagering rules. “If we ever became aware of impermissible wagering, we would report to the NCAA and comply with sanctions,” the statement read.