# Texas Longhorns media controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/texas-longhorns-media-controversy > Updated: 2026-09-21T20:58:57.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian issued an apology following a postgame interaction with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. After a victory against Ohio State, Sarkisian abruptly ended an interview with Rowe, later stating, “If hindsight’s 20/20, if I could do it all over again, I would have exuded more patience in that moment.” The situation intensified when an AI-generated video falsely depicting Sarkisian slapping Rowe circulated online. Texas quarterback Arch Manning faced backlash for calling the manipulated video “hilarious,” though he subsequently issued a public apology which Rowe accepted. Following the controversy, Eli Manning advised his nephew to be cautious with media interactions, noting that reporters can sometimes misinterpret relaxed moments. Meanwhile, Sarkisian has shifted focus to upcoming games, emphasizing that he wants Manning to develop his own identity as a quarterback rather than emulating famous relatives. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Steve Sarkisian sets individual expectations for Arch Manning Texas coach Steve Sarkisian urges Arch Manning to play with his own identity ahead of the Tennessee game, while Eli Manning offers advice following his nephew's recent media controversy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steve-sarkisian-sets-individual-expectations-for-arch-manning ### 2026-09-17: Steve Sarkisian apologizes for interview exit and Arch Manning's reaction to fake video Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback Arch Manning have apologized following a controversy involving a truncated ESPN interview and a fake AI-generated video depicting Sarkisian slapping reporter Hollye. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arch-manning-apologizes-for-laughing-at-fake-ai-video-of-steve-sarkisian --- Cite as: Texas Longhorns media controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/texas-longhorns-media-controversy