ROSEMONT, Ill. — During a phone conversation in December, an assistant coach at UNLV made a pitch to quarterback Matthew Sluka: Come play here and we’ll pay you $100,000. That is at least according to Sluka’s agent Marcus Cromartie. Nine months later, with the Rebels undefeated, ranked in the top 25 and, for now, the Group of 5’s favorite to …
Read More »College Football
After undefeated start, UNLV quarterback announces sudden decision to quit team due to dispute over off-field commitments
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ starting quarterback will sit out the remainder of the season over an off-field dispute, he announced Wednesday. Matthew Sluka, a senior at UNLV, said he will be redshirting this season over “certain representations” made to him not being “upheld.” “I have decided to utilize my redshirt year and will not be playing in any …
Read More »Manor receiver Jordan Clark named Class 6A Built Ford Tough Player of the Week
Manor senior Jordan Clark’s virtuoso performance against Hutto last week has caught the attention of the state. The Mustang senior was almost unstoppable, catching 12 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns. Clark also returned a punt 60 yards to set up another score. The Mustangs won for the first time this year, 43-36. Manor senior Jordan Clark was named …
Read More »Two-Minute Drill for Sept. 26: Deion, Colorado face UCF; Dolphins host Titans on MNF
UCF will host Colorado at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, an anticipated matchup with two of the best players in the country — Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter — coming to the Bounce House. Of course, all eyes will also be on Colorado’s outspoken coach, Deion Sanders. Read our coverage at Daytona Beach News-Journal at news-journalonline.com. Florida men: Which Colorado Buffaloes …
Read More »Hurricane Helene’s effect on college football: Storm could throw Week 5 schedule into chaos
Hurricane Helene could toss the Week 5 college football schedule into chaos. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) Hurricane Helene is coming, and we could see some college football schedule changes over the weekend as impacted programs figure out alternate plans. The hurricane, which formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea, is expected to approach the Gulf Coast by late Thursday, possibly …
Read More »How UNLV QB Matthew Sluka’s decision could set a precedent in college football
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz reacts to the Rebels’ starting quarterback’s decision to leave the team over claims of unfulfilled verbal NIL promises and discusses how this decision could affect college football moving forward. View more Video Transcript Un LV, quarterback Matthew Sluka took to social media to let the world know he is stepping away from the team because the …
Read More »Greg McElroy, David Pollack agree who has more pressure in UGA-Alabama game
North Oconee assistant coach David Pollack on the sideline during a GHSA high school football game between North Oconee and Oconee County in Watkinsville, Ga., on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. News Joshua L Jones Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive end David Pollack and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy both agree that No. 1 Georgia has more pressure on it …
Read More »Rivals Five-Star: FSU QB commit Tramell Jones
Malik Nabers and Daniel Jones talk Giants bouncing back from tough loss in WashingtonFor Malik Nabers last week’s critical drop in the Gants’ loss to the Commanders is now old news. Nabers is focused on turning things around this Sunday vs Cleveland saying, “You go out there and continue to grind, continue to try to get a win, that’s all …
Read More »Staff predictions as LSU welcomes South Alabama to town in Week 5
. After pulling away in the second half for a three-score victory over UCLA on Saturday, LSU is back in action at home on Saturday as it takes on South Alabama in another non-conference matchup. While the matchup against a Sun Belt team wasn’t one that drew a lot of attention coming into the year, it looks a bit more …
Read More »LSU coach Brian Kelly on how Tigers are overcoming injuries in 2024
LSU’s had tough injury luck to open the 2024 season. It started with running back John Emery Jr. tearing his ACL in practice after a breakout game in Week 1. The following week, defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory was declared out for the year with an Achilles injury. And in Week 4, it was star linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. suffering a …
Read More »Shocked by UNLV’s Matthew Sluka sitting out over an apparent NIL dispute? Don’t be
At this point no one really knows the full story about UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka — or, we should say, former UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka, at least unless things get smoothed out and he potentially returns. There are multiple sides of what may or may not be the “truth.” Tuesday night, Sluka posted on social media that he …
Read More »Previewing the UCLA Bruins defense ahead of Week 5 game vs. Oregon Ducks
The demise of the UCLA defense without their former coordinator D’Anton Lynn seems to have been premature. While the offense is still struggling to move the ball down the field consistently, the defense is still keeping teams off the scoreboard as best it can. Indiana had their way with UCLA in both teams’ Big Ten opener ans there was a …
Read More »Notre Dame LB Jack Kiser named a semifinalist for on and off the field success
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 08: Linebacker Jack Kiser #24, head coach Marcus Freeman and linebacker JD Bertrand #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish sing the school’s alma mater “Notre Dame, Our Mother” after the team’s 28-20 victory over the Brigham Young Cougars in the Shamrock Series game at Allegiant Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. …
Read More »Georgia without key WR against Alabama
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver London Humphreys (16) dives into the end zone for a touchdown past Clemson Tigers safety Khalil Barnes (7) and safety R.J. Mickens (9) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs are expected to be without Vanderbilt transfer wide receiver London Humphreys …
Read More »Ohio State football: Top defensive lineman day to day with injury
Sep. 25—COLUMBUS — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day said defensive tackle Tyleik Williams is day to day this week as the Buckeyes prepare to take on Michigan State on Saturday. The coach also let on the defensive line might have missed Williams more than expected when he could not play in the win over Marshall last Saturday with an …
Read More »