UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka found himself at the center of one of the biggest controversies of the early college football season, after he stepped away from the Rebels less than a month into the season due to an NIL dispute.
Sluka began the year as the Rebels' starting quarterback, leading the team to a 3–0 record, before stepping away just days before the team's game against Fresno State. "I committed to UNLV based on certain representations that were made to me, which were not upheld after I enrolled," Sluka said in a statement. "Despite discussions, it became clear that these commitments would not be fulfilled in the future."
Sluka, who made his way to UNLV after a strong stint at FCS program Holy Cross, will now look to continue his FBS career elsewhere with the transfer portal open. He recently took a visit to Liberty, per ' Matt Zenitz, and is set to make a trip to AAC power Memphis on Friday, per 's Peter Nakos.
Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter is in the transfer portal and will be one of the most sought-after quarterbacks available. Seth Henigan will leave Memphis as the program's all-time leader passer after Tuesday's Frisco Bowl against West Virginia.
Sluka, a dual-threat passer, was 21-for-48 for 318 yards, six touchdowns and one interception at UNLV, adding 253 rushing yards and a score in three games. He finished his Holy Cross career with back-to-back seasons of 1,700+ passing yards and 1,200+ rushing yards, and had 97 total touchdowns in four years with the program.
