Arch Manning controversy with Holly Rowe

Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologized publicly after facing backlash for joking, at a Monday media availability, about a fake AI-altered video that showed his head coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe. The clip twisted a real, slightly tense postgame exchange between Sarkisian and Rowe following Texas's comeback win over Ohio State -- in which Sarkisian repeated 'Texas fight, hook 'em' before walking off -- into footage of him striking her. Manning called the fabricated video 'hilarious' and laughed about it in front of reporters, and the remark quickly drew criticism for making light of violence against women.

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17 September 2026

• Left-wing columnist launches smear of Sydney Sweeney and Arch Manning Fox News

16 September 2026

• Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap AP

15 September 2026

• Arch Manning admits remarks were 'hurtful' in Instagram post after viral uproar Fox News