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Brendan Sorsby betting scandal 'just tip of the iceberg' | Sports Seriously CFB Show

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In our new "Sports Seriously CFB Show," USA TODAY Sports' Insiders dive into college football's biggest stories. And right now that's Brendan Sorsby.

The college football news cycle doesn't take days off. And this week has been a doozy with the revelation of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction , him stepping away from the team and the NCAA investigating, not just what it means for Sorsby, but also potentially his former schools Indiana and Cincinnati . In our new " Sports Seriously CFB Show," USA TODAY Sports' college football Insiders John Brice , Matt Hayes and Paul Myerberg dive into the biggest stories.

And right now that's Sorsby and gambling. They discuss NCAA's cozy relationship with sportsbooks , Sorsby's betting scandal and where that leaves Texas Tech , and a potential NFL future. LATEST NEWS: What Texas Tech QB was betting on, possible NCAA penalties And for college football fans who have been following the coaches carousel, we ask who is in the best position to succeed in Year 1 with their new school.

You can watch the full episode here (or further below in the story). Here are some highlights: Brendan Sorsby betting scandal 'just tip of the iceberg' MYERBERG: It's a major story because it reveals what is an undercurrent for college sports and probably all sports... Gambling has taken hold in the same way maybe fantasy sports took hold 15 or 20 years ago.

It's now part of the fabric of how people watch the sport and chew up the sport. And it's inevitable like we saw at Iowa State a few years ago , and now with Sorsby, players are going to get caught up in it... I don't know about you guys, Brendan Sorsby is the face of it.

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