LAS VEGAS — Matthew Sluka, the starting quarterback for undefeated UNLV, announced via social media Tuesday night that he will not play this season.

Sluka said he will use his redshirt year instead.

“I committed to UNLV based on certain representations made to me that were not honored after I enrolled,” Sluka posted on X. “Despite the conversations, it became clear that these commitments would not be honored going forward. 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) September 25, 2024

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

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

UNLV will play its Mountain West Conference opener against Fresno State (3-1, 1-0) 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 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 in a loss to Lafayette in 2023.