Sept. 25 (UPI) — Matthew Sluka, the starting quarterback of the undefeated UNLV Rebels, will leave the team because of alleged unfilled “commitments” made to him for coming to the school.
Sluka made the announcement Tuesday night on Instagram and X. The senior quarterback, who transferred to UNLV earlier this year from Holy Cross, completed 43.8% of his throws for 318 yards, six scores and one interception through three games this season.
He also helped the 3-0 Rebels claim a spot — No. 24 — in the Coaches Poll for the first time in school history.
“I have decided to utilize my redshirt year and will not be playing in any additional games this season,” Sluka wrote on his social media platforms. “I committed to UNLV based on certain representations that were made to me, which were not upheld after I enrolled.
“Despite discussions, it became clear that these commitments 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.”
Seniors Cameron Friel, Hajj-Malik Williams, freshman Gael Ochoa and redshirt freshman Lucas Lenhoff are the other quarterbacks on the Rebels’ roster. Frier and Williams, who each threw one pass this season, were in a quarterback competition with Sluka during preseason camp.
The Rebels will host Fresno State at 1:30 p.m. MDT Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
