UNLV starting quarterback Matt Sluka will redshirt and not play in any games for the school this season, he announced via social media Tuesday night.

“I have decided to take advantage of my redshirt year and will not play any additional games this season,” Sluka said in a statement on his official X account. “I committed to UNLV based on certain representations made to me that were not honored after I enrolled. Despite discussions, it became apparent 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.”

While it is unclear what “certain proposals” UNLV did not comply with, the impression has been given that Sluka is being transferred for NIL reasons.

This would mark the first time (at least publicly) that a player has chosen to redshirt and transfer during the season due to NIL agreements not being honored.

Sluka joined UNLV as a transfer during the offseason after a standout career at Holy Cross at the FCS level, completing 21 of his 48 pass attempts for 318 yards and six touchdowns against one interception this season.

The loss for UNLV and head coach Barry Odom is substantial, as Sluka’s play early in the season was key to the program’s first 3-0 start in 40 years. It’s early, but UNLV has been pegged as an early Group of Five contender for a College Football Playoff spot.

UNLV hosts Fresno State on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.