UNLV starting QB leaves program over unfulfilled ‘commitments’

UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka has benched himself following the team’s impressive start to the season.

Sluka shared a statement on social media Tuesday night announcing that he will not play in any more games this season. The senior said he plans to use a redshirt year because UNLV has not followed through on commitments that were made to him when he transferred to the school from Holy Cross this offseason.

“I have decided to utilize my redshirt year and will not be playing in additional games this season,” Sluka wrote on X. “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.”