Earlier this season, Old Dominion junior QB Blake LaRussa led the Monarchs to an incredible upset of Virginia Tech, throwing for 495 yards and four touchdowns, and adding one score on the ground, in the thrilling 49-35 win.

However, he won’t be returning for his senior season, and it’s for an interesting reason, too.

Per a release from Old Dominion, LaRussa will forgo his senior year and enter divinity school to get his Master’s of divinity:

“It has been an incredible journey with Old Dominion football, but I would like to announce that I will be moving on from football after I graduate this spring and will be going into full-time ministry,” LaRussa said in a statement. “This fall (2019) I will be going to seminary school to start my Master’s of divinity. I am so grateful for all my coaches and teammates who I have grown so close with these past four years.

“I want to thank all of them for all that they have done for me as well as all the support they have shown me in making this life decision. I’ve made memories with this team and these coaches that I will never forget the rest of my life. I am confident entering this next chapter of my life and excited to pursue what I have always known to be my heart’s greatest desire, and that is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and help people find hope. “

LaRussa threw for 3,015 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this year after winning his starting job back during that win over the Hokies.

While he’ll be missed on the field, he’s making the decision he feels is right for him, so best of luck to him in his future endeavors.