UNLV beginning quarterback Matthew Sluka is stepping away from the Rebels program and can redshirt with intentions of coming into the switch portal, he introduced late Tuesday on social media. Sluka attributed the depart to “sure representations” that the college made to him when he transferred from Holy Cross this offseason.

“I’ve determined to make the most of my redshirt 12 months and won’t be taking part in in any extra video games this season,” Sluka stated. “I dedicated to UNLV primarily based on sure representations that had been made to me, which weren’t upheld after I enrolled. Regardless of discussions, it turned clear that these commitments wouldn’t be fulfilled sooner or later. I want my teammates the most effective of luck this season and hope for the continued success of this system.”

The Rebels are off to a 3-0 begin to the 2024 season underneath Sluka’s watch. Within the first three video games, Sluka threw for 318 yards and 6 touchdowns and in addition added one other dynamic as a runner, posting 253 yards dashing and a landing. 

UNLV is without doubt one of the high early contenders to safe the Group of 5 bid to the inaugural 12-team Faculty Soccer Playoff. The Rebels are coming off a powerful 23-20 win over Kansas and have one other Energy 4 win over Houston.

With Sluka out, UNLV will flip to Hajj-Malik Williams or Cameron Friel because the starter for the remainder of the season. Williams transferred on this previous offseason from Campbell, whereas Friel has been with this system since 2021. Friel performed vital snaps as a real freshman through the 2021 season, finishing 62.4% of his makes an attempt for 1,608 yards and 6 touchdowns. He has solely tried 50 passes within the final three seasons since.

UNLV hosts Fresno State on Saturday in its Mountain West Convention opener.