Texas quarterback Arch Manning publicly apologized to ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe after he laughed about a fabricated AI‑altered video that appeared to show Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian slapping her following Texas’ victory over Ohio State.
The remarks came during a Monday news conference when Manning was asked about social‑media posts related to the post‑game celebration; he described the clip as “hilarious,” laughed, and the response sparked widespread criticism across platforms.
ALSO READ | Apple slips nostalgic dogcow easter egg into iOS 27 – steps to uncover it
On Tuesday Manning posted a statement on Instagram expressing regret for his comments, and Rowe responded with a note accepting the apology.
