Appalachian State wide receiver Thomas Hennigan catches a touchdown pass in front of East Carolina cornerback Malik Fleming during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

East Carolina running back Kingston McKinstry heads to the end zone for a touchdown, between Appalachian State defensive backs Nick Ross, left, and Ryan Huff during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers throws a pass against Appalachian State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice carries against East Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers is tackled by Appalachian State linebacker Nick Hampton during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples runs for a touchdown against East Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State wide receiver Thomas Hennigan, right, celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Cooper Hodges during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against East Carolina on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State tight end Miller Gibbs pushes off rom East Carolina safety Warren Saba during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples, right, celebrates his touchdown with tight end Mike Evans during the first half against East Carolina during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State wide receiver Corey Xavier Sutton runs with the ball against East Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers is sacked by Appalachian State linebacker Nick Hampton during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State defensive back Steven Jones Jr. blocks a pass from East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice looks for a receiver during the second half against East Carolina in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers is sacked by Appalachian State linebacker Brendan Harrington during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State defensive back Madison Cone breaks up a pass intended for East Carolina wide receiver Jsi Hatfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

East Carolina running back Rahjai Harris runs past Appalachian State defensive back Steven Jones Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers is tackled by Appalachian State defensive lineman DeAndre Dingle-Prince during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples carries against East Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Appalachian State defensive back Steven Jones Jr. defends against East Carolina during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Jones is making the most of his interceptions lately. He has returned three of his four for touchdowns the last two weeks, with two of the pick-sixes coming in Saturday's 48-14 win at Arkansas State. His first interception return for a TD was in a win over Louisiana-Monroe on Oct. 30. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)