Colorado coach Deion Sanders has finally spoken up on the Brendan Sorsby gambling controversy. Speaking with The Associated Press, Coach Prime made it clear he has concerns about athletes betting on the sport they play.
He acknowledged that college athletics have changed rapidly in recent years. However, the Hall of Famer said there is still a line that should not be crossed.
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“Somebody’s gambling on a sport they’re playing? You don’t think something’s wrong with that? Just say that to yourself: This guy on my team is gambling on the sport, in the competition, that we’re about to go out there and have. Something’s wrong with that.”
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Sorsby was recently granted a preliminary injunction that restored his eligibility for the 2026 season. He was previously ruled ineligible to play college football by the NCAA.
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“The game is still the game,” Sanders said. “The game is just positioned differently. Money’s involved, and any time money’s involved, people tend to migrate to what they think they can get out of it, instead of what they could put into it, and that’s unfortunate.”
Sanders has often pushed for changes in college athletics. These include a commissioner system, playoff expansion and a salary cap model. However, gambling seems to be a clear no for the Colorado head coach.
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Brendan Sorsby gambling case
According to court documents, Sorsby placed at least 40 wagers on the Indiana Hoosiers while he was a member of the football program. The filings also allege that he used sportsbook accounts belonging to friends and family members and bet around $90,000 over a four-year period.
Sorsby reportedly continued gambling after transferring from Cincinnati to Texas Tech. The quarterback later entered treatment for gambling addiction and completed the program. Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo also questioned the ruling that allowed Sorsby to regain eligibility.
“The injunction issued regarding Brendan Sorsby is troubling as his admitted actions are a clear violation of long-held standards of integrity in college athletics,” Lovo told FOX’s Trey Wallace.
Meanwhile, NCAA president Charlie Baker is furious with the NCAA and called the decision:
“Pretty much a new low.”
On the other hand, the NCAA has filed an accelerated appeal, but the legal battle could well continue into 2027.
Edited by Prasen
