The UNC quarterback said he will return to the Bears this year after missing an extended period of time for the second-straight season. The Bears return to the field next week for an Oct. 11 game at Idaho. “Friends, parents, teammates.”With Costelli out, the Bears turned to backup Eric Gibson Jr. He’s a transfer from Monterey Peninsula College and LSU in his first season with UNC. “Peter was competing for the starting spot the day before the Chadron (Chadron State) game with Eric. And Levi (Durrell) was competing with Eric for the second spot right up until the Chadron game.