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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Arch Manning<\/strong><\/a> is apologizing for a recent comment he made about a viral AI video. <\/p>\n The 22-year-old Texas Longhorns quarterback was asked during a press conference on Monday (September 14) if he had watched any fan-edited clips from his team\u2019s comeback win on social media. <\/p>\n He noted that he had and commented on an AI video of his coach, Steve Sarkisian<\/strong>, slapping reporter Holly Rowe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve seen a few AI edits of stuff, but that\u2019s about it. I saw an AI edit of Sark<\/strong>\u2018s interview,\u201d he said with a laugh, via ESPN<\/a>. \u201cHave y\u2019all seen that one? That\u2019s a good one. Of him slapping Holly Rowe<\/strong>? It\u2019s hilarious.\u201d<\/p>\n The real video that the AI edit came from features Holly<\/strong> interviewing Steve<\/strong> after a game on Saturday (September 12), where the coach abruptly walks off after she asked a question. He responded, \u201cTexas fitht. Hooke em!\u201d and walks away, but the AI video shows him slapping her, and she falls to the ground as he walks off.<\/p>\n On Tuesday (September 15), Arch <\/strong>took to his Instagram<\/a> story to issue a public apology.<\/p>\n \u201cIn my press conference yesterday, I made an insensitive comment about an AI video. There is nothing funny about it,\u201d he shared on his story. \u201cIt\u2019s easy to say I didn\u2019t mean it, but I know my words and actions were hurtful to a lot of people. I do not take that lightly and am deeply sorry for that.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cI specifically want to apologize to Holly Rowe<\/strong> for what she has personally had to deal with because of my comments,\u201d Arch<\/strong> continued. \u201cI have a ton of respect for her and appreciate her showing me grace in this moment. I need to do better and will be more thoughtful going forward.\u201d <\/p>\n Holly<\/strong> reposted Arch<\/strong>\u2018s apology on her own Instagram<\/a> story and thanked him. <\/p>\n \u201cThank you Arch. I appreciate our conversation about this- which will remain private,\u201d she wrote. \u201cApology accepted. We move forward with respect and kindness for one another.\u201d <\/p>\n If you\u2019re wondering, yes, being a quarterback runs in Arch Manning<\/strong>\u2018s family. He is the grandson of former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning<\/strong>, and the nephew of former New York Giants quarterback\u00a0Eli Manning<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and former Denver Broncos quarterback\u00a0Peyton Manning<\/strong><\/a>. Arch<\/strong>\u2018s dad, Cooper Manning<\/strong>, is the older brother of Eli <\/strong>and Peyton<\/strong>. <\/p>\n Posted To:Arch Manning<\/a> Football<\/a> Sports<\/a> Steve Sarkisian<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/arch-manning-steve-sarkisian-788x525.jpg\")
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