Coogs' House! UNLV's quarterback controversy takes center stage as Matthew Sluka's mid-season departure over NIL promises sends shockwaves through college football. How will this impact the Houston Cougars' strength of schedule and the broader landscape of NCAA regulations? Is this the future Houston has to avoid? This episode unpacks the implications of Sluka's exit on UNLV's performance and Houston's hopes. We explore the challenges non-power programs face in the NIL era, with players like Sluka exploiting the four-game redshirt rule. The discussion also touches on the NCAA's ongoing struggle to establish clear NIL guidelines. Key figures and teams, including the Houston Cougars and UNLV, are at the forefront of this evolving narrative. Tune in for an insightful analysis of how these developments could reshape college football dynamics. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Houston Cougars' Quarterback Departure 6:00 UNLV's Quarterback Controversy 9:00 Verbal Agreements and Payment Disputes in College Football 12:00 UNLV Football's PR Crisis 15:00 The Wild West of FCS Recruiting 18:00 The Impact of the Four-Game Redshirt Rule 21:00 The Wild, Wild West of College Football Transfers 24:00 Evolving Communication in College Athletics Be sure to follow and subscribe to Locked On Coogs to hear the latest on all things Houston Cougars, wherever you get your podcasts! 
 

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