UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka has led the team to three straight victories entering the 2024 season — the first time the program has done that since 1984.

Sluka is a big reason for that. He has six touchdown passes and 318 passing yards so far this year, leading the nation with 15.1 yards per completion. He also has 253 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown on 39 attempts.

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UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka runs with the ball during the first half against Kansas during an NCAA college football game on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (AP photo/Ed Zurga)

Sluka turned out to be one of the best transfers in the Mountain West Conference, coming from Holy Cross.

On Tuesday night, Sluka announced he was leaving the program, just days before the Rebels were set to face Fresno State. Sluka said in a social media post that he will take a redshirt year.

“I committed to UNLV based on certain representations made to me that were not honored after I enrolled,” Sluka said in a statement posted to X. “Despite the discussions, it became clear 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.”

UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka, #3, passes as he is hit by Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant, #2, during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (AP photo/Ed Zurga)

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UNLV did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Sluka’s decision surprised the college football world.

He helped the Rebels to a shocking victory over Kansas on September 13, leading the team on an 18-yard, 75-play drive that ended with a touchdown by Kylin James. He rushed for 113 yards in that game.

He played the first four years of his collegiate career at Holy Cross, a Football Championship Subdivision school. He had 3,583 rushing yards, 38 rushing touchdowns, 5,916 passing yards and 59 passing touchdowns.

Holy Cross #9 Matthew Sluka runs for a first down against Boston College on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Alumni Stadium in Newton, Massachusetts. (Photo/Alan Arsenault / USA TODAY NETWORK)

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Hajj-Malik Williams or Cameron Friel could start for the Rebels on Saturday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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