Quarterback Matthew Sluka leaves UNLV because “assurances” were not confirmed

LAS VEGAS – Matthew Sluka, the starting quarterback for undefeated UNLV, announced on social media Tuesday night that he will not play in any more games this season.

Sluka said he will use his redshirt year instead.

“I chose UNLV based on certain promises that were made to me, but were not kept after I enrolled,” Sluka posted on X. “Despite discussions, it became clear that those promises would not be fulfilled in the future. I wish my teammates the best of luck this season and hope for the continued success of the program.”

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— Matthew Sluka (@MatthewSluka) 25 September 2024

The senior has completed 21 of 48 passes for 318 yards and six touchdowns with one interception for the Rebels (3-0) this season. He has also run 39 times for 286 yards and one touchdown.

In a 23-20 win over Kansas on Sept. 13, Sluka led the Rebels on an 18-play, 75-yard run that ended with Kylin James scoring on fourth down from the 1-yard line with 1:51 left. Sluka rushed for 113 yards in the game.

UNLV hosts Fresno State (3-1, 1-0) in its 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 pass efficiency (147.4), second in rushing yards (3,583), second in rushing touchdowns (38), fifth in passing yards (5,916) and fifth in passing touchdowns (59).

In a loss to Lafayette in 2023, he rushed for 330 yards, setting an NCAA Division I quarterback record.