Brendan Sorsby Story: How It Broke + Penalties Explained

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel unpack the Brendan Sorsby situation, how the story surfaced, what penalties athletes actually face for gambling, and whether it’s time for a more nuanced, case-by-case approach. They also turn to Texas Tech’s quarterback outlook: will an injured Will Hammond be ready to go this season? Then the guys zoom out, reacting to Arkansas’ decision to disband its tennis program and what it signals for the future of college athletics. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - How’d the Brendan Sorsby story break? 7:27 - What gambling penalty do athletes face? 12:34 - Should athlete penalties vary by case? 19:10 - The rise of gambling culture 23:43 - Can gambling culture be reeled in? 29:57 - Will Texas Tech QB Will Hammond be ready to play this season? 36:29 - Arkansas to disband tennis program 40:27 - College sports vs education 49:30 - Should some sports be self-funded? 54:46 - New reality: Player compensation strains budgets 56:58 - In next year’s NFL draft, who would your No. 1 pick be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles Rams

Hour 3: Secret Agent McVay

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are still wondering if the Rams made the right pick of Ty Simpson who had been secretly meeting with LA and Sean McVay. The NCAA eyes Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby for gambling. Plus the Jets bring in Russell Wilson for a visit to potentially be the backup QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Finebaum: Brendan Sorsby's alleged gambling is 'tip of an iceberg' (1:15)

Texas Tech Red Raiders

14h

Los Angeles Rams

16h

Hour 3: Adam Schefter joins the show

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter stops by for his weekly appearance, and gives some great details around the Ty Simpson pick, the George Pickens situation, and Mike Vrabel's future. Also, ESPN Senior Wrtier Dan Wetzel joins the show to talk about the NCAA investigation into Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby. Plus, do the producers need to butter up the guests more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State Buckeyes

20h

Spring camps are over so we decided now was the best time to give you McElroy’s Top 10 QBs entering the 2026 season. Where will Arch Manning rank? How much does Dante Moore have to prove at Oregon this year? Where will CJ Carr and Jayden Maiava rank and who are the immediate impact transfers? McElroy goes over all of it plus gives you some honorable mention QBs who could work their way into the top 10 after the season.

Spring camps are over so we decided now was the best time to give you McElroy’s Top 10 QBs entering the 2026 season. Where will Arch Manning rank? How much does Dante Moore have to prove at Oregon this year? Where will CJ Carr and Jayden Maiava rank and who are the immediate impact transfers? McElroy goes over all of it plus gives you some honorable mention QBs who could work their way into the top 10 after the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Texas Tech Red Raiders

1dMax Olson and David Purdum

What to know about Brendan Sorsby's situation and what's next at Texas Tech

The high-profile transfer's future is up in the air. The latest gambling case at the NCAA leaves Tech with big questions.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders

1dDan Wetzel

Wetzel: Brendan Sorsby and college football's biggest modern gambling scandal

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's decision to get treatment for gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom. The NCAA has to hope it doesn't get worse.

Pete Thamel: There's no timetable for Brendan Sorsby's return (1:37)

Texas Tech Red Raiders

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Indiana Hoosiers

2dPete Thamel

Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, sources told ESPN.

UC Report

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Five-star analysis: How Haven fits at Bama, Brown at A&M

There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

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Indiana Hoosiers

2dESPN

Replacing the first round of the NFL draft: Who's up next in college football?

The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up. Here's who should take over for those 32 picks.

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New England Patriots

3dMike Reiss

QB Morton goes to Pats, 'there for Drake' and Co.

The Patriots selected Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton in the seventh round Saturday, giving them a third option behind starter Drake Maye and top backup Tommy DeVito.

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Dallas Cowboys

5dTodd Archer

Cowboys 'changed face' of D via Downs, Lawrence

After taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 11, thanks to a trade with the Dolphins, the Cowboys selected UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick after moving down from No. 20 in a trade with the Eagles.

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New York Jets

5dRich Cimini

Jets pick 3 players from CFP teams in 1st round

The Jets selected three players in the first round: defensive end David Bailey at No. 2, tight end Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.

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Oregon Ducks

5dPete Thamel

Poll: Oregon's Dante Moore the early QB favorite for 2027 draft

ESPN polled 10 NFL scouts for their way-too-early top three quarterback projections for the 2027 class.

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Indiana Hoosiers

6dMel Kiper Jr.

Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports

Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects -- starting with Fernando Mendoza -- and goes deep at every position.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish

6dESPN

Spring football games: Previewing Indiana, Notre Dame, Penn State and others

With 11 spring games this week, here's a top storyline, a position of intrigue and a player to watch for each team.

Dallas Cowboys

The Draft is One Day Away!

Laura Rutledge is joined by Dan Orlovsky, Peter Schrager, Marcus Spears, Mina Kimes, and Ryan Clark. The NFL Draft begins tomorrow! The crew will discuss all the latest buzz, team needs, and the impact on the upcoming season. Plus, Adam Schefter updates us on all the latest news around the NFL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schrager to McAfee: Jordyn Tyson is 'the most fascinating prospect in this draft' (0:45)

New York Giants

Treydan Stukes' NFL draft profile (0:46)

Arizona Wildcats

Malachi Lawrence's NFL draft profile (0:34)

UCF Knights

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Utah Utes

7dESPN

Biggest strength, weakness for college football's top 25 teams

We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

Philadelphia Eagles

Hour 3: The Ultimate Pro

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas dive into the upcoming NFL Draft. Shawne Merriman joins the show! Plus Patriots’ Mike Vrabel speaks for first time since photos with Dianna Russini surfaced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Alabama Crimson Tide

8dBill Connelly

What questions do Alabama, Georgia, BYU, Oregon and others face after spring ball?

Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.

Utah Utes

TEAM	CONF	OVR
Texas Tech	8-1	12-2
BYU	8-1	12-2
Utah	7-2	11-2
Houston	6-3	10-3
Arizona	6-3	9-4
Arizona State	6-3	8-5
Iowa State	5-4	8-4
Kansas State	5-4	6-6
TCU	5-4	9-4
Cincinnati	5-4	7-6
Baylor	3-6	5-7
Kansas	3-6	5-7
UCF	2-7	5-7
West Virginia	2-7	4-8
Colorado	1-8	3-9
Oklahoma State	0-9	1-11