Texas quarterback Arch Manning offered an apology to ESPN journalist Holly Rowe after reacting to an AI-generated video. The video showed coach Steve Sarkisian striking the reporter. Manning made an insensitive comment about the fake video and later expressed regret. 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 about the conversation were released. The incident gained attention because the video was created using AI.