Sluka, who left UNLV over NIL conflict, in portal

Oct 31, 2024, 04:09 PM ET LAS VEGAS– Quarterback Matthew Sluka, who left UNLV 3 games into the season over a name, image and similarity disagreement, has entered the transfer portal, agent Marcus Cromartie said Thursday.Sluka’s decision to leave the Rebels after leading them to a 3-0 start sparked a nationwide debate about what type of precedent this might set. By leaving before playing a fifth game, Sluka had the ability to use a redshirt season and preserve his last year of eligibility.Editor’s Picks 1 Associated Cromartie and Bob Sluka, the quarterback’s father, have said Sluka was assured$100,000 in NIL money to transfer from Holy Cross, however no payments were ever made.”I committed to UNLV based on specific representations that were made to me, which were not promoted after I registered,”Sluka posted on X when he

announced his departure.”Regardless of discussions, it ended up being clear that these commitments would not be satisfied in the future. I want my teammates the very best of luck this season and expect the continued success of the program.” Sluka, a graduate transfer, has not spoken openly considering that then.UNLV released a declaration at the time accusing Sluka’s representative of making “financial demands.””UNLV athletics interpreted these demands as a violation of the NCAA pay-for-play rules, in addition to Nevada state law,”the school stated.”UNLV does not take part in such activity, nor does it react to indicated dangers.

UNLV has actually honored all previously agreed-upon scholarships for Matthew Sluka. “Hajj-Malik Williams, a senior transfer from Campbell, replaced Sluka as the starter and has actually passed for 1,017 yards and 12 goals and hurried for 495 backyards and 5 TDs. The Rebels are 3-2 under Williams, consisting of a 29-24 loss to now No. 15 Boise State on Friday.UNLV is 6-2 total and bowl eligible for the second season in a row, the very first time the Rebels have actually achieved that in program history.