The NCAA has initiated an inquiry into what the University of Cincinnati knew about former quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling activities during his tenure with the program. The governing body sent an official letter of inquiry to the university as it investigates possible violations linked to Sorsby’s betting on sports.

Sorsby, who played two seasons each at Indiana University and Cincinnati before transferring to Texas Tech in January, was ruled permanently ineligible in April by the NCAA. The decision came after it was revealed that he had placed thousands of impermissible sports bets over a period of four years. Following the eligibility ruling, Texas Tech cut ties with Sorsby earlier this offseason.

The inquiry focuses on the university’s awareness and handling of Sorsby’s gambling activities while he was part of the Cincinnati football program. Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield, who coached Sorsby during his two seasons with the Bearcats, declined to comment on the NCAA’s letter when asked at the Big 12 media days in Frisco.

A spokesperson for Cincinnati did not confirm whether the school had officially received the NCAA’s letter but stated that the institution has maintained ongoing communication with the NCAA since the initial reports about Sorsby’s impermissible sports wagering surfaced. The spokesperson emphasized that, to their knowledge, no athletics officials or staff members were aware of Sorsby’s betting activities.

The inquiry is part of a broader NCAA effort to address issues of sports gambling violations, particularly as collegiate athletics navigates evolving rules surrounding betting. The investigation into Cincinnati’s knowledge and oversight of Sorsby’s conduct may have implications for institutional compliance and enforcement practices.

As of now, the NCAA has not released additional details regarding the scope or timeline of the investigation, and the University of Cincinnati has reiterated its cooperation with the ongoing process.