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Brendan Sorsby signs with Texas Tech, who makes first big move for 2026
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Brendan Sorsby , the top quarterback in the transfer portal , has signed a letter of intent with Texas Tech , a person with intimate knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.
Sorsby, who had 36 total touchdowns and 3,380 total yards for Cincinnati in 2025, was being pursued by nearly every major Power conference program looking for a quarterback ― including new LSU coach Lane Kiffin .
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Sorsby began his career at Indiana, and spent two seasons (one redshirt) with the Hoosiers before transferring to Cincinnati. He has 82 touchdowns over the past three seasons, and is the dual threat quarterback Texas Tech wanted to replace senior Behren Morton .
The Red Raiders won the Big 12 for the first time in school history in 2025, and were the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoff. A limited offense, however, was exposed in a 23-0 loss to Oregon in the Orange Bowl quarterfinal.
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Texas Tech billionaire booster Cody Campbell and his partners at Double Eagle Development spent $25 million on the 2025 roster, and Campbell told USA TODAY Sports on Jan. 1 they would "double down" on that investment for the 2026 season.
"Let's goooo! Texas Tech got a taste this year, want more, and are building a dynasty," Campbell posted on social media Sunday night . "We are hungrier and more committed than ever before! Each Texas Tech player will be surrounded and supported by an elite cast of teammates, a sound culture and program, a solid and stable coaching staff, the best facilities in the country, and the most passionate and committed fan base in America!"
Sorsby is a critical beginning to the investment. He has thrown for 7,208 career yards, and 60 touchdowns, and rushed for 1,305 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Matt Hayes is the senior national college football writer for USA TODAY Sports Network. Follow him on X at @MattHayesCFB .
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Brendan Sorsby, No.1 transfer portal QB, signs with Texas Tech
