East Carolina has hired Louisiana Tech offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tony Petersen to the same position, according to a report from Sports Illustrated's Thayer Evans.

ECU has since confirmed the report.

Petersen has been the offensive coordinator under former ECU head coach Skip Holtz since 2013. He previously was at Marshall from 2010-12 as the Co-OC/QB coach/assistant head coach. He's also spent time at South Dakota (2009), Minnesota (2000-06) and Iowa State (2007-08) after a stint at Marshall from 1991-1999.

"While many can easily point toward the exciting style of play, the outstanding numbers and a host of records Tony's units have accomplished over his coaching career, what remains the most impressive is his ability to collectively reach and teach individuals how to get there," head coach Scottie Montgomery said. "His experience and background is defined by a consistent high level of production and we are thrilled about his desire to be at East Carolina."

Louisiana Tech ranked 22nd in the country in total offense in 2015, averaging 482 yards per game.