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UNLV QB's decision to redshirt over NIL dispute could set trend LAS VEGAS - Matthew Sluka’s stunning departure from the UNLV football team over a name, image and li...

SEPTEMBER 25 • SACBEE.COM

UNLV RB Michael Allen Joins QB Matt Sluka in Transfer Portal Amid NIL Fiasco Allen cited “expectations for opportunities were not met” in his announcement of taking a redshirt and transferring.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SACBEE.COM

NIL Amount Revealed that Caused UNLV QB to Leave UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka has left the undefeated Rebels over claims of unfulfilled verbal NIL promises from a UNLV assistant coach.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SACBEE.COM

All-American Receiver Has Eye-Opening Response After Quarterback's Sudden Departure UNLV’s All-American receiver Ricky White III had an interesting comment after Sluka’s departure from the program.

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Disagreement over money at root of Sluka decision to leave UNLV football Did UNLV coaches promise Matthew Sluka a six-figure payday for committing to the program? That appears to be the key issue at the center of...

SEPTEMBER 25 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Matthew Sluka Would Like To Introduce You To the Real World of College Sports UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka has left the team after a misunderstanding over NIL revenue.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SACBEE.COM

Sluka's Quit Leaves College Football Just One Separation from the Next Nightmare Scenario As details emerge it becomes apparent that quarterback Matthew Sluka got a raw deal from the UNLV NIL collective.

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kirby Smart's Blunt Response About Matthew Sluka NIL Controversy Georgia’s head coach had a worrisome response about the future of college football following Matthew Sluka’s NIL issues with UNLV.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SACBEE.COM

UNLV QB Matthew Sluka Just Quit on Undefeated Team, Father Says University Never Paid Him | Deadspin.com Matthew Sluka is red-shirting this year and will not play quarterback for the undefeated UNLV Rebels after reportedly getting offered more N...

SEPTEMBER 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

UNLV QB Matthew Sluka to sit out rest of 2024 over apparent NIL conflict

The starting quarterback for undefeated UNLV alleged that "certain representations" were "not held up," prompting his decision to redshirt t...

SEPTEMBER 25

UNLV QB Facing Major Backlash After Latest Development in NIL Drama Late Tuesday night, UNLV Rebels’ quarterback Matthew Sluka announced that he has decided to redshirt this season and will not be playing any...

SEPTEMBER 25 • SACBEE.COM

UNLV Starting QB Matt Sluka Announces Intent to Transfer for Perceived NIL Reasons The Rebels are 3-0 on the season and an early contender for the G5 spot in the College Football Playoff.

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UNLV starting QB Matthew Sluka quits amid undefeated season Matthew Sluka, starting quarterback of the undefeated UNLV Rebels, will leave the team because of alleged unfilled “commitments” made to him...

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Starting QB Matthew Sluka leaves UNLV, says commitments 'not upheld' UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced late Tuesday night on social media he will not play in any more games this season.Sluka, a...

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hajj-Malik Williams - Expected to be named starter Williams is expected to be named UNLV's starting quarterback in the wake of Matthew Sluka's departure, Brandon Marcello of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Williams was the QB2 for the Runnin' Rebels, so it comes as little surprise that he'll assume the starting role after Sluka departed the program amidst an NIL scandal. The quarterback has yet to record a statistic for UNLV, but he spent five seasons at the FCS ranks with Campbell, and showed steady improvement there as a passer. He'll now inherit a UNLV team that's dreaming big following a 3-0 start.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

It Was Only a Matter of Time: UNLV QB Quits Because His NIL Deal Falls Through In an AP story that ran on the ESPN website early this morning, quarterback Matt Sluka of UNLV Rebels announced on X that he’s leaving the t...

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UNLV QB to sit out season after agent says $100,000 promised for transfer has not been paid

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka has decided to sit out the rest of the undefeated team’s season because of a dispute over a $100,000 NIL payment that was promised but never paid aft...

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka leaving team amid playoff push UNLV’s path to the playoffs got more perilous on Tuesday, as starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced he is leaving the team effective i...

SEPTEMBER 25 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Hajj-Malik Williams - Could start Saturday Williams could start during Saturday's contest against Fresno State after starter Matthew Sulka (redshirt) announced he is set to miss the rest of the 2024 season.

Impact Williams, who handled backup duties behind Sulka, could be in line to start under center for the Rebels during Saturday's matchup against Fresno State. The senior quarterback has not thrown a pass this year but has totaled 10 carries for 88 yards, logging a total of 27 snaps across two games. More news regarding the team's plans at the position should surface in the coming days.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Sluka - Will redshirt 2024 season Sluka announced Tuesday via social media that he will use a redshirt and sit out the remainder of UNLV's schedule this season.

Impact In his post, Sluka cited "certain representations that were made" after he enrolled at UNLV not being upheld as his rationale for stepping away for the rest of the season. A fifth-year player who spent the first four seasons of his collegiate career at FCS Holy Cross before transferring to UNLV, Sluka will have a sixth and final year of eligibility to use in 2025 and will likely enter the transfer portal when the window for transferring reopens Dec. 9, according to Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun. The 6-foot-3 signal-caller helped lead UNLV to a 3-0 record through his first three starts of the season, completing 21 of 48 pass attempts (43.8 percent) for 318 yards, six touchdowns and one interception while adding 253 yards and another score on the ground. UNLV will likely turn to Hajj-Malik Williams or Cameron Friel to take over as its new starting quarterback beginning with Saturday's game versus Fresno State.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Sluka - Will redshirt 2024 season Sluka announced Tuesday via his social media account that he will utilize his redshirt and will not play in any more games this season.

Impact Sluka will end his season after three appearances for the Rebels, indicating unconformities with the program. There is speculation the senior quarterback will enter the transfer portal to go play for another school in the 2025 season, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports. The 6-foot-3 signal-caller ends the year by completing less than 50 percent of his passes for 318 yards, six touchdowns and one interception. He also totaled 39 carries for 253 yards and one touchdown across three outings.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pac-12 reportedly in talks with Gonzaga; targeting Utah State, UNLV

The Pac-12 is in reportedly discussions with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga to join the rebuilding conference in 2026 and is also targeting M...

SEPTEMBER 23

Pac-12 adding Utah State, in talks with Gonzaga, as Mountain West tries to hold UNLV, AP sources say

The Pac-12 is adding Utah State as its seventh member and is in discussions with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga to also join the rebuilding conference in 2026, multiple people with...

SEPTEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 college football rankings: Georgia, Texas remain on top; Utah enters top 10

Georgia, Texas and Ohio State remain on top of RJ Young's top 25, while Utah made a move into the top 10 following a win over Oklahoma State...

SEPTEMBER 22

2024 college football power rankings: Who sits atop Big Ten, Big 12, more?

As teams are about to shift from out of conference games to a conference slate, Joel Klatt ranked the top eight teams in each power conferen...

SEPTEMBER 19