UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton won’t be ready for the Knights’ opener against Georgia Tech, but the veteran signal caller continues to take major strides in his recovery from a devastating knee injury he suffered in 2018.
Coach Josh Heupel confirmed Milton won’t be available for the team’s road contest against the Yellow Jackets on Saturday, Sept. 19, while giving an update on the progress of his quarterback.
“I don’t think Week 1, he’ll be ready to go,” Heupel said during a videoconference Tuesday. “It’s remarkable what he’s done. You look at from the initial injury, where he’s able to keep his leg, to being able to live a normal life to now — becoming an elite athlete.