Texas quarterback Arch Manning jokes about AI-fabricated video of coach after Ohio State win
Arch Manning laughed about a fabricated AI video showing Texas coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe, commenting on the clip after the Longhorns' comeback victory over Ohio State.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning said he found a fake AI-generated video depicting coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe "hilarious" when asked about social-media edits following the Longhorns' 24-23 comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State.
Manning recalled the clip, noting, "I saw an AI edit of Sark's interview. Have y'all seen that one? That's a good one. Of him slapping Holly Rowe? It's hilarious."
The fabricated video surfaced after an on-field interview in which Sarkisian briefly responded to Rowe with a chant before walking away, leaving the reporter visibly frustrated. A separate halftime interview with ESPN's Laura Rutledge was also interrupted by technical issues.
Manning completed 23 of 37 passes for 195 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the game, which propelled Texas to the top of the national rankings after rallying from a 23-3 deficit.
His remarks about the fake video have drawn criticism, though no disciplinary action appears imminent.