The Kellenberg graduate, who quarterbacked the program to back-to-back undefeated seasons, committed to James Madison University last Wednesday for his graduate year. The move reunites him with his coaching staff from Holy Cross, where he was a four-year starter, led by coach Bob Chesney.

Former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka, who departed the Rebels under controversial circumstances, has found a new program to call home. He is headed to James Madison University.

Former Holy Cross QB Matthew Sluka announced he will reunite with former Crusaders coach Bob Chesney at James Madison University.

James Madison went 9-4 this season and won the Boca Raton Bowl. Sluka could compete with Richmond transfer Camden Coleman for the starting job, largely depending on incumbent Alonza Barnett's health. Barnett suffered a late-season knee injury that required surgery.

Sluka, who transferred to UNLV from Holy Cross, announced after UNLV’s 3-0 start in 2024 that he would utilize a redshirt year and sit out the remainder of the season after “representations” made to him “were not upheld.

Matthew Sluka is headed to James Madison after becoming an NIL talking point at UNLV. The quarterback, who started UNLV's first three games last year before sitting out the season over an NIL dispute,