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No. 23 UNLV QB Matthew Sluka Departs Over NIL Dispute

Sep 25, 2024, 03:08 PM

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka has announced his departure from the team amid controversy over NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) agreements. Sluka, who transferred from Holy Cross and led No. 23 UNLV to a 3-0 start, claims he was promised NIL money that was not delivered. Reports suggest that Sluka's family hired an agent after wins against Kansas and Houston, believing his market value had increased. The agent, Marcus Cromartie, stated that the verbal agreement with UNLV was for $3,000 a month, which Sluka deemed insufficient. Sluka's departure leaves UNLV with senior quarterbacks Hajj-Malik Williams and Cameron Friel, who both played in the Rebels' 72-14 win over Utah Tech. Williams, who looked sharp in the spring game with 227 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions, is expected to start against Fresno State. This situation highlights ongoing challenges and controversies in college sports surrounding NIL agreements.