NCAA: UNLV gets into the top 25, starting QB quits team because of unfulfilled promises

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UNLV QB leaves program, hints at NIL dispute

UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced Tuesday night on social media that he will not play in any more games this season.

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The senior transfer spent the first four years of his college career at FCS program Holy Cross, where he is first in career pass efficiency (147.4), second in career rushing yards (3,583), second in career rushing touchdowns (38), fifth in career passing yards (5,916) and fifth in career passing touchdowns (59).

He rushed for an NCAA Division I quarterback record 330 yards in a loss to Lafayette in 2023.

...I get it. This guy is a running QB who will never be in the NFL and as a senior, this is his last chance to make any money as a player. If UNLV lied to him, I don't blame him for a second.

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[John Price]

 

[StreetHawk]

Like the OP mentioned Sluka is not an nfl prospect. So NIL is the only money he will see from playing football.

 

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Like the OP mentioned Sluka is not an nfl prospect. So NIL is the only money he will see from playing football.

Yeah I’m sure he’ll get killed for it in the media, but I think most people would have a major problem if they found out their employer was reneging on their compensation agreement.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

I think they're gonna be okay.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Very cool.

I think the QB did the best thing for him if the coach lied to him, but I am also hoping the team does well.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

New QB Hajj-Malik Williams looked more than capable against Syracuse. 21-25 passing for 227 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT, plus 53 yds and another TD rushing.

 

[DaaaaB's]

New QB Hajj-Malik Williams looked more than capable against Syracuse. 21-25 passing for 227 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT, plus 53 yds and another TD rushing.

Sluka also only completed 43% of his passes while Williams has completed 82% thru two starts. I feel bad for Sluka but I think the Rebels might be better off with Williams.