And then there were 24. The College Football Playoff has officially confirmed an expansion to a 24-team format starting with the 2027–28 season, backed by a five-year media rights deal with ESPN. What does this mean for the regular season games, conference championships, and the sport in general? Dave Chappelle says he feels better and is in a better mood when he remembers that Charlie Kirk is dead. A popular left-wing podcast laughs at the idea of killing Charlie Kirk again. In much lighter news, Thanksgiving is coming, and we debate the different ways to cook a turkey. Then we decide if we'd rather have a huge disc in our lip or have our neck stretched out with rings ... anything to forget about the midterms last week. 

 

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And then there were 24. The College Football Playoff has officially confirmed an expansion to a 24-team format starting with the 2027&ndash;28 season, backed by a five-year media rights deal with ESPN. What does this mean for the regular season games, conference championships, and the sport in general? Dave Chappelle says he feels better and is in a better mood when he remembers that Charlie Kirk is dead. A popular left-wing podcast laughs at the idea of killing Charlie Kirk again. In much lighter news, Thanksgiving is coming, and we debate the different ways to cook a turkey. Then we decide if we'd rather have a huge disc in our lip or have our neck stretched out with rings ... anything to forget about the midterms last week.&nbsp;
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SPONSOR: -- PASSAGE PUBLISHING COLLECTION&nbsp; -- What are we actually passing down to the next generation? Our history, our traditions, the ideas that built Western civilization &mdash; those things don't preserve themselves. And in a world where everything is digital, there's something powerful about putting a real book in your child's or grandchild's hands. That's why Blaze Media has partnered with Passage Publishing to bring you a collection of books that celebrate storytelling, adventure, and the ideas that shaped our civilization. And you might recognize a few familiar favorites, like The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Treasure Hunters &mdash; classic stories of mystery, courage, and adventure that deserve a place on the next generation's bookshelves. So this year, give them something that lasts longer than the latest gadget or toy. Give them books that spark curiosity, inspire imagination, and can be enjoyed for generations. Head to <a href="https://shop.blazemedia.com/">https://shop.blazemedia.com</a>&nbsp;today and explore the&nbsp;Passage&nbsp;Publishing collection. Whether you're shopping for your kids, grandkids, or building a library of your own, there's something worth discovering. Pick up a classic, share a story, and help keep these books and the values they represent alive for the next generation. Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.blazemedia.com/">https://shop.blazemedia.com</a>
&nbsp;SPONSOR: - ChristianCollegeGuide.com -- Christian College Guide is an online directory of over 250 Christian colleges and universities and a FREE, easy-to-use resource that will show you the school&rsquo;s faith commitments, campus policies, and spiritual life. Everyone knows that college is a major investment, so it&rsquo;s really important to do your research. You want to find a school that shares your values. ChristianCollegeGuide.com also lists all the basics, such as acceptance rates, tuition costs, and&nbsp;academic&nbsp;majors and is the definitive guide to Christian higher education&mdash;and it&rsquo;s completely FREE. So if you or someone you know is considering college, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.christiancollegeguide.com/">https://www.ChristianCollegeGuide.com/</a>&nbsp;to create a free user profile and get started today!
 SPONSOR: -- VOICE OF THE MARTYRS -- At Voice of the Martyrs, we serve persecuted Christians &mdash; those who suffer not just because the world is broken, but because they boldly follow Jesus in places where doing so could cost them everything. We respond when Christians are persecuted for their faith &mdash; providing help through emergency aid, medical care, housing, Bibles, and spiritual encouragement, especially to families of&nbsp;martyrs&nbsp;and those rebuilding their lives after persecution. For more information and to encourage and empower Christians to fulfill the Great Commission in areas of the world where they are persecuted for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ GO TO:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vom.org/RICK26">https://www.vom.org/RICK</a>

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The Rick Burgess Show is where bold talk meets big laughs every weekday morning. Hosted by Rick Burgess, alongside Head Producer Calvin &ldquo;Speedy&rdquo; Wilburn, Content Producer Eddie &ldquo;Van&rdquo; Adler, and Rick&rsquo;s brother, Greg Burgess, this crew has been shaking things up for over 30 years. Together, they bring humor, insight, and a refreshing voice of reason into a sometimes unreasonable world.
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Airing live from 5:00 am to 10:00 am CT across 70+ U.S. radio stations, The Rick Burgess Show also streams on TuneIn, and YouTube, with daily archives available on podcast platforms and YouTube. From comedy and guest interviews to candid stories from everyday life, the show dives into all topics unapologetically, keeping listeners engaged, entertained, and always wondering what might happen next.

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College Football Playoff Expands to 24 Teams | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 11/9/26

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