UNLV defense dominates Houston in season-opening win

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Matthew Sluka threw two touchdown passes as the visiting UNLV Rebels spoiled Willie Fritz's Houston head coaching debut with a 27-7 victory over the Cougars on Saturday night in the season opener for both schools.

Sluka, a senior transfer from Holy Cross, where he earned Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2023, completed 6 of 13 passes for 71 yards and wa