Back on the Block: Former Ute safety Terrell Burgess talks Utah football
Terrell Burgess is back on the Block! The former Utah safety and current Tennessee Titans defensive back joins Steve Bartle to talk Utah’s 28–20 win over BYU, life in the NFL, and what it’s really like playing for Morgan Scalley. Fresh off a return to Rice-Eccles Stadium, Burgess identifies an overlooked turning point in the Holy War, shares why Nate Ritchie’s success means something to him, and explains why he believed Scalley would eventually lead the Utes. Plus, we revisit Utah’s loaded 2019 defense, discuss the resilience required to keep an NFL career going, and get Burgess’ message to a 9–0 Utah team chasing a College Football Playoff opportunity. In this episode: 0:00 — Back on the Block: Catching up with Terrell Burgess4:20 — Returning to Utah and breaking down the BYU win9:17 — Playing for Morgan Scalley14:05 — What made Utah’s 2019 defense special18:36 — Burgess’ message to this Utah team20:15 — Why coming back matters to former Utes24:53 — Why Arizona will test Utah Subscribe to Utah Blockcast for more Utah football interviews, analysis and conversations. #UtahFootball #UtahUtes #UtahBlockcast
Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Runtime: 27:07