BREAKING NEWS: Brendan Sorsby Commits To Texas Tech
If you thought Texas Tech was going to sit quietly after getting shut out by Oregon in the College Football Playoff, you clearly haven’t been paying attention to how things operate in Lubbock these days.
On Sunday, Brendan Sorsby, arguably the most coveted quarterback in the entire transfer portal, announced he is taking his talents to Texas Tech. This isn’t just a recruit; this is a statement. Sorsby, who spent last season lighting up scoreboards for Cincinnati, reportedly chose the Red Raiders after a whirlwind weekend that saw him visit Lubbock on Friday and LSU on Saturday.
Sorsby Chooses West Texas Over the Bayou
When a player hops on a plane to visit Lane Kiffin and LSU in Baton Rouge, usually, they don’t come back. The allure of the SEC is strong. But Sorsby clearly saw something different in Joey McGuire’s program.
According to reports, Sorsby was “blown away” by the facilities and the culture in Lubbock. It is a massive win for the Red Raiders, who needed a successor to Behren Morton. Getting the No. 1-ranked quarterback in the portal to say no to an SEC powerhouse is the kind of recruiting win that changes the trajectory of a program. It signals that Tech’s recent Big 12 Championship wasn’t a fluke.
The Price Of Greatness
We can’t talk about the transfer portal without talking about the elephant in the room: the cash. While official numbers are rarely disclosed on the spot, the market for a quarterback of Sorsby’s caliber is astronomical. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported earlier in the week that the “tip-top” of the QB market could reach as high as $5 million this cycle.
Tech has already earned a reputation as one of the sport’s heavy spenders, and securing Sorsby likely required backing up the Brinks truck. But in modern college football, you get what you pay for. If you want a guy who threw 27 touchdowns and only 5 interceptions last year, you have to cut the check.
What Sorsby Brings To the Field
So, what did Texas Tech just buy? Consistency, for one. During his stint at Cincinnati, Sorsby was a machine. He racked up 2,800 passing yards and proved he could extend plays with his legs, rushing for nearly 600 yards and adding nine scores on the ground.
He’s a true dual-threat weapon, and he takes care of the football. His 61.6% completion rate and ability to minimize turnovers make him an immediate upgrade for an offense looking to rebound from a tough postseason exit. He’s experienced, having played at both Indiana and Cincinnati, meaning he isn’t coming in to learn the ropes. He’s coming in to win games immediately.
High Stakes For the Red Raiders
The pressure is now firmly on Sorsby’s shoulders. He is joining a team that just went 12-1 and secured a conference title, but ultimately hit a wall in the playoffs. The fans in Lubbock are ecstatic, but they are also hungry. They’ve tasted the playoff atmosphere, and they didn’t like how it ended against the Ducks.
Bringing in Sorsby is Tech’s way of saying they intend to be back in that playoff bracket next year, and this time, they plan to score. For Sorsby, it is a chance to prove he’s an NFL-caliber talent on a big stage. For Texas Tech, it’s a gamble that they hope pays off.
