Texas quarterback Arch Manning offered an apology to ESPN journalist Holly Rowe after reacting to an computer generated video. The video depicted coach Steve Sarkisian hitting the reporter. Manning delivered 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 created using AI.