Texas Longhorns Coach Johnny Nansen Charged With DWI

Off Field Trouble for Texas

The top ranked Texas Longhorns are dealing with some major off field distraction this week. Co defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Johnny Nansen has been charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. Head coach Steve Sarkisian announced the arrest to the media on Thursday.

According to Sarkisian, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening. The head coach expressed his disappointment regarding the situation but did not provide many specific details. The team is now forced to handle this issue right in the middle of their game preparations for the upcoming weekend.

Sarkisian Monitoring the Situation

Steve Sarkisian spoke to reporters about the arrest and shared his thoughts on the matter. "We had an unfortunate situation Wednesday evening," Sarkisian said. He explained that he is still gathering facts and monitoring the situation as it develops. He also admitted that the program is obviously disappointed by the news.

One big question remains unanswered for the upcoming weekend. Sarkisian did not say whether Nansen will coach the team for Saturday's game. Nansen is in his first year with Texas, having joined the coaching staff for the 2024 season. Before making the move to Texas, he served as the defensive coordinator at Arizona.

This off field distraction comes at a very busy time for the top ranked Longhorns. The team is fresh off a massive victory last weekend. In that game, Texas managed to overcome a 20 point deficit to defeat Ohio State. Now, they must try to shift their focus back to the football field.

What it means for the next game

UTSA Roadrunners at Texas Longhorns (College Football, Sun, 20 Sep): Texas Longhorns win 98%, UTSA Roadrunners win 2%; projected score Texas Longhorns 44, UTSA Roadrunners 14. Our safest pick: Under 68.5 points.