Texas coach Johnny Nansen charged with DWI before UTSA game
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Texas co-defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen has been charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, as confirmed by head coach Steve Sarkisian. The announcement came on Thursday, leaving Nansen's availability for Saturday's game against UTSA uncertain. Sarkisian stated he is still gathering information regarding the situation. Nansen did not attend team practice on Thursday morning. This incident follows recent controversies surrounding the Texas program, including Sarkisian's post-game interview and quarterback Arch Manning's comments. Sarkisian emphasized the need for the team to stay focused amidst these external distractions.
- •Johnny Nansen charged with misdemeanor DWI on September 17.
- •Nansen's availability for Saturday's game is uncertain.
- •Sarkisian is monitoring the situation while gathering facts.
- •Nansen missed practice on Thursday morning with the team.
- •Texas has faced recent controversies around Sarkisian and Manning.
- 5:58 PMESPN NCAAF — Texas co-DC Nansen charged with DWI, Sarkisian says
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Texas football coach Johnny Nansen arrested on suspicion of DWI, Steve Sarkisian says
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Texas co-DC Johnny Nansen charged with DWI less than week after Ohio State win, Steve Sarkisian says
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Texas co-DC Johnny Nansen charged with misdemeanor DWI
"Texas co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Johnny Nansen has been charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, head coach Steve Sarkisian announced Thursday.
"Veteran defensive coach Johnny Nansen was arrested on a misdemeanor DWI, head coach Steve Sarkisian said Thursday.
"Nansen is in his third season as the Longhorns' co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFSep 17, 2026, 5:58 PMTexas co-DC Nansen charged with DWI, Sarkisian says
Texas co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Johnny Nansen has been charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, head coach Steve Sarkisian announced Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:28 PMTexas football coach Johnny Nansen arrested on suspicion of DWI, Steve Sarkisian says
Veteran defensive coach Johnny Nansen was arrested on a misdemeanor DWI, head coach Steve Sarkisian said Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:28 PMTexas co-DC Johnny Nansen charged with DWI less than week after Ohio State win, Steve Sarkisian says
Nansen is in his third season as the Longhorns' co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:03 PMTexas co-DC Johnny Nansen charged with misdemeanor DWI
Nansen’s availability for Saturday’s matchup against UTSA is now uncertain.
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