McKenzie Milton, the UCF quarterback who gained national attention because of the Knights’ success and his devastating right leg injury that threatened his career, has settled on a new program.

Milton has committed to Florida State, he shared on social media and with Andrea Adelson of ESPN. He chose the Seminoles because “it’s a great opportunity to play at the biggest level on one of the most historic teams in college football.”

Milton’s injury caused nerve damage and required reconstructive knee surgery. He hasn’t played since November 2018. UCF has turned to Dillon Gabriel, who has played well.

Milton threw for 8,683 yards and 72 scores in three years with the Knights, and led them to a 13-0 record in 2017.

“You see Florida State, the garnet and gold, it speaks for itself,” Milton said in an exclusive interview. “The notoriety the people that have come through there, Deion Sanders, Charlie Ward, Jameis Winston, it speaks for itself. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity. It’s something I don’t take for granted, especially what I’ve been through the past two years. It’s a very special opportunity, and I feel like we can get that thing turned around in the near future.”

Milton announced last week that he was transferring for his final year of eligibility, as he sought an opportunity to compete for a starting quarterback job. He said Florida State coach Mike Norvell and offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham reached out to him within the first day his name appeared in the transfer portal.