LAS VEGAS — Undefeated UNLV's starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced on social media Tuesday night that he won't play any more games this season.
Sluka said he would use his redshirt year instead.
“I had committed to UNLV based on certain presentations that were not upheld after I enrolled,” Sluka wrote on X. “Despite discussions, it became apparent that these commitments would not be fulfilled in the future. I wish my teammates the best of luck this season and look forward to the program's continued success.”
— Matthew Sluka (@MatthewSluka) September 25, 2024
The senior has completed 21 of 48 passes for the Rebels (3-0) this season, for 318 yards and six touchdowns, including one interception. He has also rushed 39 times for 286 yards and a score.
In a 23–20 win over Kansas on September 13, Sluka led the Rebels on an 18-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a score by Kylen James on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line with 1:51 left. Sluka rushed for 113 yards in the game.
UNLV is scheduled to host Fresno State (3-1, 1-0) in the Mountain West Conference opener on Saturday.
The senior transfer spent the first four years of his college career at FCS program Holy Cross, where he ranks first in career pass efficiency (147.4), second in career rushing yards (3,583), second in career rushing touchdowns (38), fifth in career passing yards (5,916) and fifth in career passing touchdowns (59).
He rushed for an NCAA Division I quarterback record 330 yards during a 2023 loss to Lafayette.