UNLV was forced to make a sudden quarterback change this week when starter Matthew Sluka left the team over an NIL dispute. That type of loss would normally disrupt a team, but Hajj-Malik Williams already seems to have the support of his teammates before even stepping onto the field as the new starter.

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.