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Arch Manning reacts to Sarkisian's postgame incident with Holly Rowe

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Arch Manning reacts to Sarkisian's postgame incident with Holly Rowe
Summary

Texas quarterback Arch Manning responded to head coach Steve Sarkisian's dismissive behavior towards ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after the team’s victory over Ohio State on September 12. While Sarkisian faced criticism for blowing off Rowe during the postgame interview, Manning described the situation as humorous, referencing AI edits of the incident. The brief interaction in the locker room sparked laughter among Manning and his teammates, despite the controversial nature of the original incident. Manning's comments have generated additional backlash, reflecting ongoing concerns about sports culture and appropriate conduct toward female reporters.

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  • •Arch Manning spoke to the media on September 14.
  • •Sarkisian dismissed Holly Rowe postgame after a win over Ohio State.
  • •Manning found humor in AI edits of Sarkisian's actions.
  • •The incident has drawn public criticism over professionalism standards.
  • •Concerns raised about the environment within Texas football.
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  • 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arch Manning had a good laugh over AI edit of Steve Sarkisian slapping Holly Rowe
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Steve Sarkisian blowing off ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after Texas’s comeback win over Ohio State on Saturday was bad form, and he received plenty of pushback in the days since. In the Longhorns locker room, however, it sounds like it’s been all laughs and giggles over the incident. Texas quarterback Arch Manning met with the…

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