Joseph Augustus Reilly (October 8, 1880 – November 10, 1951)[1] was an American college football player, coach, and athletic director.

Later in life he also served as a "midwestern sports official, and wrestling judge at several Olympic games".

[6][7][8] An account of a 12–5 victory over Navy reads "No occupants of the half back positions who have been seen here this season have approached the showing made by Joe Reilly to-day.

[11] In 1908 he served as co-head football coach, with Joe Kenney, at his alma mater, Boston College.

1908 was the first season that Boston College returned to varsity status after the program was dropped in 1902.