Texas quarterback Arch Manning offered an apology to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after responding to an computer generated video. The video showed 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 acknowledged his reaction was inappropriate. No further details about the conversation were released. The incident drew attention because the video was fabricated using AI.