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Matthew Sluka leaves UNLV in the middle of an undefeated season

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Matthew Sluka cashes in his chips and leaves Las Vegas.

The undefeated UNLV point guard announced on social media Tuesday that he will not play in any more games this season.

Sluka suggested his departure was due to the NIL issue and added that he plans to remain in a sideline position this season instead.


UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka passes the ball while being tackled by Kansas quarterback Cobee Bryant during a college football game
Matthew Sluka leaves UNLV. AP

“I committed to UNLV based on certain statements made to me that were not upheld after I enrolled,” X wrote on Twitter. “Despite discussions, it has become clear that those commitments will not be honored going forward. I wish my teammates the best this season and look forward to the continued success of the program.”

Las Vegas journalist Paloma Villicana reported that Sluka “was offered a larger sum of money.”

This season for the Rebels (3-0), the veteran receiver has completed 21 of 48 passes for 318 yards, six touchdowns and one interception.

He had 39 carries for 286 yards and one touchdown.

In a 23–20 win over Kansas on September 13, Sluka led the Rebels on an 18-play, 75-yard drive that culminated in Kylin James’ fourth-down score and goal from the one-yard line with 1:51 remaining.

Sluka ran for 113 yards in the game.

UNLV is scheduled to host Fresno State (3-1, 1-0) in its Mountain West Conference opener on Saturday.


UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka runs with the ball during a game against Kansas at Children's Mercy Park
Matthew Sluka led UNLV to a 3-0 victory. AP

The senior spent the first four years of his collegiate career with Football Championship Subdivision Holy Cross, where he ranks first in career passing 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).

In a loss to Lafayette in 2023, he broke the NCAA Division I quarterback record with 330 yards receiving.

Hajj-Malik Williams and Cameron Friel rank behind Sluka in the UNLV rankings.

-From AP