College Football Star Apologizes After Laughing at AI Video of Coach Allegedly Slapping Reporter

College football star Arch Manning apologizes for laughing at AI video of coach slapping reporter. Full details on the incident and response.

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September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Austin, United States — College football quarterback Arch Manning has issued a public apology after making comments that sparked backlash over an artificial intelligence-generated video depicting his coach striking a reporter.

The controversy began after Manning laughed while discussing an AI-edit of a post-game interview involving Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. The fabricated clip showed the coach allegedly slapping Rowe, a scene that was not part of the actual event.

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Manning addressed the issue in a social media post, acknowledging that his remarks were hurtful and expressing deep regret. He specifically apologized to Rowe, who confirmed she had spoken with him privately and accepted his apology. The incident occurred following Texas’ 24-23 victory over Ohio State.

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