Texas quarterback Arch Manning faces criticism after he discusses a viral AI-generated video that features Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. Multiple outlets report that Manning brought up the clip in comments made around the time of Texas’ win over Ohio State.
The reports say the backlash centers on Manning’s decision to reference the AI edit after the game, with some audiences interpreting his remarks as insensitive or inappropriate. One outlet describes the reaction as “backlash,” while another focuses on how Manning responds when asked about whether he had seen such edits following his postgame interview.
Both accounts connect the story to the same viral AI video and to Manning’s remarks after Texas’ comeback. They differ mainly in emphasis: one highlights the criticism itself, while the other highlights Manning’s directness in answering questions about the circulating edits.
