{
  "id": 8147201,
  "title": "Texas co-DC Johnny Nansen charged with misdemeanor DWI after crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/texas-co-dc-johnny-nansen-charged-with-misdemeanor-dwi-after-crash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:49:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-co-dc-johnny-nansen-170312151.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 18, 2026, Texas co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Johnny Nansen was charged with a misdemeanor DWI following a three-car accident on S. Capital Texas Highway. Austin Police were called to the scene around 9:00 p.m. Central time on December 21, 2024, where they found Nansen displaying multiple signs of impairment during a field sobriety test. Nansen was arrested and released on a PR bond. According to a report from Eric Henry of Horns247, new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp from Georgia was working with the linebackers during Thursday’s practice, suggesting Nansen was not with the team when it practiced. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian stated that Nansen will serve a one-game suspension following the DWI arrest, which was confirmed by Orangebloods.com on September 18, 2026.",
  "summary": "Nansen’s availability for Saturday’s matchup against UTSA is now uncertain.",
  "key_points": [
    "Johnny Nansen charged with misdemeanor DWI.",
    "Accident occurred on S. Capital Texas Highway.",
    "Nansen suspended for one game."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}