UNLV QB Matthew Sluka leaving team because 'representations' that 'were not upheld'
UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka is stepping away because representations “were not upheld” after he enrolled.
He announced Wednesday morning he will use his redshirt year. The Rebels are off to a 3-0 start and ranked No. 23 in the USA Today Coaches poll. The former Holy Cross quarterback transferred to UNLV this offseason.
“I committed to UNLV based on certain representations that were made to me, which were not upheld after I enrolled,” he posted on X, formerly Twitter. “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.”
On3 reached out to Sluka’s NIL representation, Equity Sports, for comment on Wednesday morning.
The quarterback has completed 21 of 48 passes for 318 yards, six touchdowns and an interception in three games. He’s also rushed for 286 yards on 39 carries with a score.
UNLV is coming off its bye week and is set to host Fresno State on Saturday. The Rebels have won three games to start a season for the first time since 1984. They’re ranked No. 23 in the USA Today Coaches Poll, their first appearance in one of the two major polls since moving to Division I in 1978.
Matthew Sluka came up big for UNLV in its 23-20 win at Kansas, rushing for 113 yards and leading a 75-yard, game-winning drive. During his time at Holy Cross, Sluka was one of the top quarterbacks at the FCS level, finishing second with 3,583 career rushing yards and fifth with 5,916 career passing yards.
UNLV head coach Barry Odom recently talked to On3 about how the Rebels attack NIL in the transfer portal.
“No offense or disrespect to anybody that has left, but we feel like there are a lot of really, really good football players out there,” Odom said. “At UNLV, what we have to offer for a guy looking to finish their career in one or two years — it’s pretty appealing.
“… We’re aggressive in the NIL world and the city of Vegas, but we also understand we’re not going to compete if that’s the only thing they’re looking for. We’re not going to be able to be able to compete with some of the schools that have a bankroll of unlimited resources. That’s not us.”