Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Cincinnati redshirt junior quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after two seasons with the Bearcats, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder transferred into the program following two years at Indiana, where he played in 11 games for the Hoosiers. Sorsby has been the Bearcats’ starter each of the past two seasons, developing into one of the country’s premier quarterbacks in 2025.

Across 12 games this season, he completed 62% percent of his passes while throwing for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and just five interceptions. Cincinnati started the season 7-1 and looked like a potential College Football Playoff team, but lost each of its last four games to drop to 7-5.

Sorsby is expected to be one of the most sought-after names once he officially hits the portal. He’ll have one year of eligibility remaining at his next destination.

He signed with the Hoosiers as part of their 2022 recruiting class, ranking as the No. 83 quarterback in that cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services. Sorsby appeared in one game as a true freshman, completing 3 of his 6 attempts for eight yards and throwing an interception.

In 2023, he beat out Tennessee transfer Tayven Jackson for the starting job, going on to complete 57% of his passes while throwing for 1,587 yards and 15 touchdowns. Following that season though, Hoosiers coach Tom Allen was replaced by Curt Cignetti, and Sorsby opted to transfer to Cincinnati.

He broke out with a strong first season as a Bearcat, but really established himself as one of the country’s top quarterbacks in 2025.

Growing list of portal quarterback options

Sorsby is the latest significant name to enter the portal, particularly at the quarterback position. Earlier Monday, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway and Michigan State signal-caller Aidan Chiles — both starters — announced their plans to hit free agency once it opens January 2.

Lagway was the nation’s No. 1 quarterback recruit and a consensus five-star in the 2024 class, while Chiles was a blue-chipper in 2023, originally signing with Oregon State. They join Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt, another preseason Heisman contender this season, as well as Notre Dame backup Kenny Minchey as the top quarterbacks in the portal.

Three weeks remain until players can officially be entered into the portal though, and we’re sure to see even more major names as their 2025 seasons end.