UNLV's starting quarterback says he will not play again due to “assurances” that “were not kept”

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The starting quarterback of undefeated UNLV announced on social media Tuesday that he will not play in any more games this season.

Matthew Sluka said he will use his redshirt year instead.

“I chose to attend UNLV based on certain commitments that were made to me that were not kept after I enrolled,” he posted on X, formerly Twitter. “Despite discussions, it became clear that these commitments would not be fulfilled going forward. I wish my teammates the best of luck this season and hope for the continued success of the program.”

The senior has completed 21 of 48 passes for 318 yards, six touchdowns and 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 Football Championship Subdivision program Holy Cross, where he ranks first in passing 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).

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

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