Cincinnati Sues QB Sorsby Over $1 Million Transfer Buyout

Cincinnati claims Sorsby promised $1 million in liquidated damages if he transferred before his deal expired in December 2026. Sorsby’s representative called the lawsuit "misguided" and an "unlawful penalty" under Ohio law, noting the quarterback parted ways with UC mutually and signed a $5 million NIL deal with Texas Tech.

The lawsuit highlights the growing trend of buyouts in college football as schools use revenue-sharing structures to retain players.