Former Notre Dame quarterback Tony Rice (1987-89) joins the Third & Gold Podcast to discuss his playing against Miami, Notre Dame's national championship drought, how to stay ready as a backup quarterback, his advice for new starter CJ Carr, head coach Marcus Freeman's leadership, the impact of Proposition 48, his life beyond Notre Dame and more.

Then Eric Hansen and Tyler James answer questions from X/Twitter and The Lou Somogyi Board (23:08).

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