East Carolina head coach Scottie Montgomery, left, speaks with North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora, right, prior to their game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott (11) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

North Carolina's Jordon Brown (2) salutes the crowd after scoring a touchdown against East Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

North Carolina's Antonio Williams (24) slides over East Carolina's Colby Gore (26) for additional yards during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

East Carolina head coach Scottie Montgomery watches his team prior to the start of their game against the North Carolina in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott (11) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina, in Greenville, N.C. Elliott is trying to improve his play from an 0-2 start. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, North Carolina coach Larry Fedora, right, walks next to players warming up for an NCAA college football game against East Carolina in Greenville, N.C. Fedora's Tar Heels host Virginia Tech on Saturday. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery watches his team before an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Greenville, N.C. Montgomery was fired Thursday, Nov. 29, and defensive coordinator David Blackwell will lead the team in a game against North Carolina State on Saturday. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)