{
  "id": 7592618,
  "title": "Backlash after Texas QB Arch Manning calls AI video of Sarkisian hitting Rowe 'hilarious'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/backlash-after-texas-qb-arch-manning-calls-ai-video-of-sarkisian",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T17:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/backlash-texas-qb-arch-manning-170034902.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas quarterback Arch Manning faces backlash after joking about an AI-generated video of coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. During a media availability on Monday, Manning acknowledged seeing the fake video, commenting that it was \"hilarious.\" The video depicted Sarkisian slapping Rowe following the Longhorns' 24-23 victory over Ohio State. Laughter erupted from the reporters present, including some who found the joke amusing. The AI-generated video portrayed a violent scene, leading to widespread criticism on social media. While some defended Manning, arguing that the exchange was misunderstood, others condemned the use of such content. As of Tuesday morning, Texas had not provided a response to the incident, and neither Arch Manning nor coach Sarkisian addressed the matter publicly.",
  "summary": "Two days after leading the Texas football team to a dramatic win over Ohio State, senior quarterback Arch Manning received criticism for comments he made to the media.",
  "key_points": [
    "Arch Manning finds AI video of Steve Sarkisian hitting Holly Rowe hilarious.",
    "Video showed coach slapping ESPN reporter following Texas 24-23 win.",
    "Backlash erupts on social media over use of violent AI-generated content."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}