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Former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka probably didn’t intend to become a national lightning rod when he left his team midseason over an NIL miscommunication. Sluka’s camp claims he was owed thousands. UNLV claims he received everything he was promised and simply wanted more.
Regardless, Sluka is about to enter the transfer portal for his next opportunity while No. 20 UNLV prepares to play in the Mountain West Championship Game. A trip to the College Football Playoff is on the line if the Rebels can upset No. 10 Boise State.
The transfer portal will not formally open until Dec. 9, but Sluka has not been a hot name early. A source told 247Sports that Sluka has received some MAC interest, but nothing in the power-conference range yet. His stock will get more tenuous as more talented passers enter the portal.
Sluka’s transfer case is interesting on its face. The rising sixth-year senior was a two-time finalist for the Walter Payton Award, the FCS equivalent of the Heisman. In four seasons of action at Holy Cross, he threw for 5,916 yards, rushed for 3,583 yards and posted 97 touchdowns in 41 appearances. At UNLV, Sluka led the program to its first 3-0 start since 1984 and posted 318 yards passing, 253 yards rushing and seven touchdowns.
247Sports national recruiting analyst Cooper Petagna projected Sluka as a player who could start for a top-40 Power Four program. However, his 43.8% completion percentage leaves much to be desired. Even at Holy Cross, Sluka was never an adept passer.
“Big framed passer at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds that adds some athleticism in the run game as well as being able to extend plays in and outside the pocket,” Petagna wrote. “Has never completed more than 61.9% of his passing attempts in a single season and…
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2024-12-05 18:49:00
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