RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Tech head football coach Roy Thompson announced the addition of Jeff Fantuzzi to the coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season. Fantuzzi will serve as the offensive line coach for the Wonder Boys.
 
Fantuzzi is entering into his 12th season as a college football coach and brings a proven track record of developing all-conference talent, building elite run games, and producing consistently successful offensive line units.
 
Fantuzzi joins the Wonder Boys after most-recently serving as the offensive line and tight ends coach at Quincy University. Under his leadership, Quincy produced three All-Conference offensive linemen and achieved its first winning record while playing a full Division II schedule. They did so through establishing a physical and reliable offensive line that was key to the Hawks' success.
 
Before Quincy, Fantuzzi was the run game coordinator and offensive line coach at Adams State University, where he designed and implemented the team's run game and led the development of the offensive line. His unit improved both in run blocking efficiency and pass protection, emphasizing fundamentals, communication, and toughness in the trenches.
 
Prior to Adams State, Fantuzzi coached at Northern Michigan University, serving as offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. His line ranked among the top units in the GLIAC in both yards per carry and fewest sacks allowed, while he coordinated a recruiting class of over 50 student-athletes.
 
Fantuzzi also made a major impact at UNC Pembroke, where he helped the program produce its first all-conference offensive lineman and led the conference in fewest sacks allowed and run-game effectiveness, setting a new standard for the unit and establishing a foundation for future success.
 
Earlier in his career, Fantuzzi coached offensive linemen at North Park University, Manchester University, and began his collegiate coaching journey as a graduate assistant at Wayne State University, where the offense consistently produced top-tier rushing numbers.
 
A former standout offensive lineman at Central Michigan University, Fantuzzi anchored lines that contributed to a 12–2 season with a MAC Championship and GMAC Bowl win, finishing ranked in the AP Top 25. A native of Macomb, Michigan, he was a two-time state champion at Macomb High School and nationally ranked in the ESPN top 350 and awarded as member of the "dream team".
 
Fantuzzi holds a bachelor's degree in Communication from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in Sports Management from Wayne State University.