Brendan Sorsby’s Transfer News Sparks Texas Tech Frenzy - and It’s Not Just About Football
Brendan Sorsby hasn’t taken a snap since announcing his plans to enter the transfer portal, but the Cincinnati quarterback has already become one of the most talked-about names of the college football offseason - and not entirely for what he’s done on the field.
Earlier this week, Sorsby informed Cincinnati that he intends to hit the portal while also keeping the door open for the 2026 NFL Draft. That’s the kind of move that usually prompts a wave of speculation from fans and analysts alike.
But in this case, it wasn’t just his football future that caught everyone’s attention. It was what happened next - or more accurately, what happened an hour later - that sent social media into a frenzy.
Sorsby’s girlfriend, Gretchen Sigman, announced her own college move: she’s committing to play volleyball at Texas Tech. That timing?
Impossible to ignore. Within minutes, fans started putting two and two together, and Red Raider Nation did what college football fans do best - dig in and speculate.
Suddenly, Sorsby wasn’t just a quarterback in the portal. He was a potential Texas Tech target, at least in the eyes of the fans. The internet lit up with reactions, ranging from hopeful to hilarious, with a heavy dose of sarcasm thrown in for good measure.
One fan, clearly familiar with Sorsby’s skill set, offered a measured take: “He has the tools, size and athleticism of a 1st-rounder, but I don’t think he’s there yet. If Mendoza is the only underclassman to declare, I could see Sorsby going late 1st or early 2nd, like Tyler Shough last year.”
But not every comment was so analytical. Others leaned into the chaos with tongue-in-cheek jabs:
- “Raider? Yes.
Red Raider? I don’t knowww.”
- “He opted out of his bowl game and Joey McGuire cries about that!! Hahaha.”
- “This dude was mocked 1st round? Yikes.”
- “Why would he leave Cincy to play for TT? They both in the worst P4 conference - not sure how that helps.”
- “Bros nice but he is NOT a first-round QB. Not sure why you made that up.
No CBS mock drafts list him.”
There’s a mix of skepticism and intrigue here - classic college football internet. Some fans are genuinely interested in what Sorsby could bring to the table, while others seem more focused on poking holes in the hype. And let’s be honest: when your girlfriend commits to a school just an hour after you hit the portal, that’s going to raise eyebrows.
But here’s what we do know. Sorsby is a quarterback with size, athleticism, and upside.
He’s also a player who, despite some uneven performances, has shown flashes that make scouts and fans alike take notice. Whether he ends up at Texas Tech or somewhere else, his next stop will be closely watched - and not just because of what he does under center.
As for Texas Tech fans? They’ve already made this recruitment one of the most entertaining subplots of the offseason. Where Sorsby goes next remains to be seen, but the Red Raiders faithful are clearly hoping this isn’t just a coincidence - it’s a sign of things to come.