2026 staff profile
- Name
- Johnny Nansen
- Official title
- Co-Defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers
- Staff classification
- Coaching Staff
- Phone
- Not publicly available
Background and journey
Nansen joined Texas as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach in January 2024 after serving as Arizona's defensive coordinator in 2023.
Role with Texas in 2026
Texas Athletics identifies Johnny Nansen as Co-Defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers in the 2026 Coaching Staff section. The 2026 staff list identifies his position group as inside linebackers.
What to follow
For current staff assignments, use the complete Texas football coaches list. The 2026 player roster and game schedule provide team context alongside this profile.
Source and last modified
Last modified: September 27, 2026. Role and background were checked against the Texas Athletics coach biography and its 2026 staff listing.
Frequently asked questions about Johnny Nansen
What is Johnny Nansen's role at Texas?
Texas Athletics lists Johnny Nansen as Co-Defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers on its 2026 football coaching staff.
Is Johnny Nansen on the 2026 Texas football staff?
Yes. Johnny Nansen appears in the Coaching Staff section of the official 2026 Texas football staff listing.
What is Johnny Nansen's coaching background?
Nansen joined Texas as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach in January 2024 after serving as Arizona's defensive coordinator in 2023.
How can I find the full Texas football coaching staff?
The full coaching staff and support staff are listed on the Texas football coaches page. That page also links to each individual coaching profile.
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