UNLV QB Matt Sluka Leaves Team Over NIL Dispute Amid 3-0 Start, Top 25 Ranking

Sep 25, 2024, 12:02 PM

UNLV Football's starting quarterback, Matt Sluka, has left the team amid an NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) dispute. Sluka, who transferred from Holy Cross and led UNLV to its first 3-0 start in 40 years, reportedly received a more lucrative NIL offer from another school. This departure comes as UNLV is considered a frontrunner for a College Football Playoff bid and is ranked in the top 25 of the AP Poll. The situation has sparked discussions about the impact of NIL agreements on college sports, with some commentators suggesting it could lead to the formation of a breakaway super conference with its own rules and regulations. Sluka's exit occurs the week of a huge conference matchup.