The University of Cincinnati pushed back Wednesday against claims made by quarterback Brendan Sorsby's agent about how the school handled a gambling situation in 2024. According to ESPN, Cincinnati said it would never knowingly play an athlete who violated NCAA gambling rules.
The response came after Sorsby's agent publicly questioned the school's handling of the matter. The agent's specific claims were not detailed in the report, but the statement from Cincinnati was a direct denial of the premise that the school had prior knowledge of any gambling violations involving Sorsby.
NCAA rules prohibit student-athletes from gambling on sports, and violations can result in suspension or loss of eligibility. Cincinnati's statement appeared intended to distance the program from any suggestion that it allowed Sorsby to compete while aware of a potential rules breach.
No further details about the nature of Sorsby's gambling activity or the current status of any investigation were included in the report.
