In February, a federal judge in Tennessee blocked the NCAA from enforcing what laws the organization did have governing NIL. Sluka arrived at UNLV in June and began classes on Aug. 26. In all that time and through three games, he didn’t get it in writing. But he wanted to be a team player, so he kept playing.

About a short week ago, UNLV's starting quarterback, Matthew Sluka, decided to sit out the remainder of the year and keep his final year of eligibility. The news came as a surprising one. Sluka noted that he hadn't received the NIL money his agent said he had been promised when he committed to UNLV in January.

Sluka believes a verbal contract by a UNLV assistant coach for $100,000 of NIL money was broken. The Runnin’ Rebels counter that no such agreement exists.

In a 23-20 win over Kansas on Sept. 13, Sluka led the Rebels on an 18-play, 75-yard drive that ended with Kylin James scoring on fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line with 1:51 left. Sluka rushed for 113 yards in the game.

One of the leading authorities on NIL in college athletics said Matthew Sluka’s decision to end his season at UNLV after three games because of a disagreement over a pay arrangement could tempt other players to bail on their teams to pursue better opportunities.

According to his agent and former NFL player Marcus Cromartie of Equity Sports and Bob Sluka, Matthew's father, claim that Marion verbally offered $100,000 during a January phone call.

"Not one program" has figured out how to successfully navigate NIL disputes, verbal offers and bad actors in the NIL negotiation game.

Despite Sportsbook operators offering to pay $100,000 in NIL to keep UNLV QB Matthew Sluka, he is leaving the program.

Former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka’s decision to redshirt with the intention to transfer at the end of the season has generated a ton of buzz about NIL and the transfer portal. The conflicting reports around Sluka’s shocking decision created a ton of confusion and speculation from all corners of the college football world.