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 striking the reporter. Manning delivered an insensitive comment about the fake video and later apologized. The video spread widely 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 drew attention because the video was created using AI.