Coach Furco

Joe Furco

Joe Furco enters his 7th season with the College of DuPage Football Program in 2025. 

Furco graduated from Elmhurst University in May 2013 with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. He also received a master's degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Maryland. 

Furco enters his 1st season as the team's running back's coach after serving as the Chaparral Quarterbacks coach from 2017-2020 and Offensive Coordinator for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Furco spent 2023-2024 season at his alma mater, Elmhurst University, as the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach for the Bluejays. Prior to College of DuPage from 2013-2017 Furco had coaching stops at Loras College, Syracuse University and University of Maryland.  

As a player, Furco is one of the greatest quarterbacks in Elmhurst history and a starter for Bluejays from 2009-2012. Furco’s name is littered throughout the Bluejay record books, holding all-time records in total touchdowns (72), total net offensive yards (8,113), pass attempts (1,137) and completions (655), passing yards (8,002), and touchdown passes (67). Furco is also the Chief Operating Officer at GoRout.

Furco currently resides in Lisle with his wife, Angela, daughter, Addi, and son, Brady.