Texas quarterback Arch Manning offered an apology to ESPN journalist Holly Rowe after responding to an computer generated video. The clip showed coach Steve Sarkisian hitting the reporter. Manning delivered an insensitive comment about the fake video and later expressed regret. The video circulated after Texas beat Ohio State.
The apology became public Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. He acknowledged his reaction was inappropriate. No further details regarding the exchange were released. The incident gained attention because the video was created using AI.