Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) warms up before the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Brendan Sorsby Reportedly Focusing on Two Schools, Offer Amounts Revealed

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman | Last updated Jan 2, 2026 1:23 PM ET

Brendan Sorsby has two clear suitors lined up for his services as arguably the top transfer portal player on the market this cycle. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported he is visiting LSU and Texas Tech this week as the top two options for his next home after Cincinnati.

"Former Cincinnati QB Brendan Sorsby has visits lined up to both Texas Tech and LSU," Thamel posted on X. "He’s set to fly to visit Tech today and will go from there to Baton Rouge. He's ESPN's No. 1-ranked portal player in Max Olson'sportal rankings. He threw for 2,800 yards, ran for 580, and accounted for 36 combined touchdowns this year. He has one year of eligibility remaining. He's thrown for 7,208 and 60 TDs in his career, which began at Indiana."

Chris Karpman reported Sorsby is getting offers over $5 million for his final season of eligibility.

Sorsby ranks 10th nationally in ESPN QBR this season after posting 36 total scores and 3,380 total yards. He was the only player on the UC roster who's gotten meaningful snaps to post a grade higher than 85 overall on Pro Football Focus this season (90 PFF grade).

ESPN has him rated as the top overall transfer on the market.

"Sorsby is a three-year starter with excellent size, arm strength, and mobility," Tom Luginbill wrote about the passer. "He can make off-platform throws, drop the ball in when throwing downfield, and can get the ball out quickly on RPOs. He anticipates extremely well and helps players get open with his throws. He's a powerful runner with excellent size and good quickness. This is an instinctive player in the pocket with elite processing and navigation skills when pressured."

Time will tell if Sorsby heads to the SEC or stays in the Big 12 with Texas Tech ahead of a potential showdown at Nippert Stadium against UC next season.

The transfer portal just officially opened today.