Justin Fuente, Senior Advisor for Football - College Football Playoff

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Justin Fuente, Senior Advisor for Football with the College Football Playoff. Coach Fuente reflects on his journey through college football, the lessons learned throughout his coaching career, and the importance of developing players and building a championship culture. Before joining the CFP in September 2025, Fuente spent 21 years coaching at the collegiate level, including head coaching stops at Memphis and Virginia Tech. He led Memphis to the 2014 American Athletic Conference championship and earned conference Coach of the Year honors at both programs. Now with the College Football Playoff, Fuente helps guide operational policies and best practices across the postseason. In this conversation, Coach Fuente shares the experiences that shaped his approach to coaching, the challenges and rewards of leading a program, and the leadership principles that helped define his career. Follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Thursday! https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm