The story took another dramatic twist on Monday evening when Sorsby and Tech decided to "mutually part ways," with the embattled quarterback declaring for the NFL Supplemental Draft.Because of this, many college football pundits and fans are writing the Red Raiders off in their quest to return to the College Football Playoff, but I'm here to tell you to proceed with caution.It would be prudent not to pour dirt on Texas Tech's chances of making a deep run in the CFP just yet, despite the loss of their multi-million-dollar arm.BIG 12 FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TEXAS TECH SEEKING COURT APPROVAL TO SANCTION SCHOOL OVER BRENDAN SORSBYJacob Rodriguez of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates with his wife Emma Rodriguez after the Big 12 Championship game against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Dec.6, 2025.
(John E.Moore III/Getty Images)Sure, Sorsby was an integral part of their plans this upcoming season, but the Red Raiders won't exactly be bereft of talent in 2026.According to college football analyst Bill Connelly, Texas Tech ranks 12th in the country and first in the Big 12 in returning production from a team that went 12-2 and won their conference last year.To supplement that returning talent, the Red Raiders signed a top-10 transfer portal class, and although Sorsby helped bolster that ranking, there are still plenty of key pieces to crow about in Lubbock.WHICH TEAMS HAVE THE MOST VALUABLE COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROSTERS HEADING INTO 2026 SEASON?Head coach Joey McGuire completely restocked his defensive line with four-star transfers Adam Trick (edge rusher) and Mateen Ibiroga (interior defensive line), two players that were highly sought after by every power program in the country.Texas Tech defensive end Romello Height celebrates with teammates after recovering a BYU fumble in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship football game in Arlington, Texas, on Dec.
6, 2025.(Julio Cortez/AP Photo)Speaking of an influx of talent, the Red Rai...