Hunter Helms had options earlier this year. He could go to South Florida on a full ride or take a preferred walk-on offer from the school whose colors he had worn for as long as he can remember.
In Saturday's win over Georgia Tech, the former News19 Player of the Week from Gray Collegiate Academy made history by becoming the first Tiger quarterback to throw multiple touchdown passes in a game while still holding down the role of a walk-on.
Helms was 5-of-7 passing for 75 yards with a seven-yard shovel pass to Kobe Pace for his first touchdown as a Tiger and a 35-yard pitch and catch to Ajou Ajou for his second scoring play.
The reason Helms received so much playing time in the 73-7 victory was the fact that two quarterbacks ahead of him are dealing with injuries.
D.J. Uiagalelei was out because of a shoulder injury and and Taisun Phommachanh fractured his hand in the game and had to leave.
Enter Helms who showed poise and kept the offense humming along. As a result, Helms found himself in the Monday media lineup at Clemson where his story was a popular topic and that story could take turn this weekend when Syracuse comes to the Upstate.
If Uiagalelei is unable to go, Helms would be the backup to Trevor Lawrence and assuming the Tigers play up to their potential, Helms could be in line for another busy Saturday.
That would mark his third appearance this season after seeing a few snaps in the win over The Citadel. Helms said that brief appearance did help him when he took the field at Bobby Dodd Stadium.