Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologized to ESPN journalist Holly Rowe after responding to an AI-generated video. The video showed coach Steve Sarkisian striking the reporter. Manning delivered an insensitive comment about the fake video and later apologized. The video circulated after Texas beat Ohio State.
The apology was reported Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. He acknowledged his reaction was inappropriate. No further details about the conversation were released. The incident gained attention because the video was created using AI.