Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologized to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after reacting to an AI-generated video. The clip depicted coach Steve Sarkisian hitting the reporter. Manning made an insensitive comment about the fake video and later apologized. The video circulated after Texas beat Ohio State.
The apology became public Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. He admitted his reaction was inappropriate. No further details regarding the exchange were released. The incident gained attention because the video was fabricated using AI.