Inside the Headset | 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 experiences that shaped his coaching philosophy, and the lessons learned about player development, leadership, and building a championship culture. Fuente joined the College Football Playoff staff in September 2025 following a 21-year collegiate coaching career. He previously served as the head coach at Memphis (2012–15) and Virginia Tech (2016–21), earning conference Coach of the Year honors at both programs. In his current role, he helps guide CFP operations, policies, and best practices across college football's postseason. Throughout the conversation, Coach Fuente shares insights from his time as a player and coach, the challenges of leading a program, and the importance of developing players and establishing a winning culture. 🎧 Follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to our YouTube channel for new episodes every Thursday! 🔗 Listen and subscribe: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset 📲 Learn more about the AFCA: https://www.afca.com/ Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm