Second UNLV player clarifies decision to redshirt in middle of season

UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka was not the only player to announce this week that he is leaving the team, but the two situations are apparently not related.

Sluka revealed in a statement on Wednesday that he will not play for UNLV for the remainder of the season to maintain his redshirt eligibility. The senior said the decision was the result of UNLV not following through on an NIL commitment that was made to him when he transferred to Las Vegas from FCS school Holy Cross prior to the season.

Not long after Sluka shared his decision, junior running back Michael Allen made a similar announcement.

“After 3 games, I have decided to utilize my redshirt & enter the portal at the end of the season as a RS JR,” Allen wrote on X. “I’m grateful for UNLV & wish them nothing but success. Expectations for opportunities unfortunately were not met & I am excited to continue my football career.”