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Texas' Steve Sarkisan's first interview with Holly Rowe goes off without a hitch after viral postgame incident

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Canfield, R. (2026, September 26). Texas' Steve Sarkisan's first interview with Holly Rowe goes off without a hitch after viral postgame incident. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/texas-steve-sarkisian-first-interview-holly-rowe-goes-off-without-hitch-after-viral-postgame-incident

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Steve Sarkisian and Holly Rowe conducted a smooth pregame interview before Texas played Tennessee, contrasting with a previous viral incident where Sarkisian avoided speaking to Rowe after a game. During their conversation at Neyland Stadium, Sarkisian discussed advice given to quarterback Arch Manning about making the game his own while emphasizing teamwork over individual star power. The article highlights how Sarkisian addressed past controversies and expressed a positive working relationship with Rowe despite recent media attention.
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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian's interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe before Saturday's game against Tennessee went smoothly, a stark contrast to his previous interaction after Texas' 24-23 comeback win where he had run away from Rowe postgame. Prior to the highly anticipated matchup at Neyland Stadium, Rowe asked Sarkisian about how he prepared Arch Manning for the game, referencing Manning's Hall of Fame uncle Peyton Manning who has played well there before. Sarkisian emphasized that it was a team effort and encouraged Arch to enjoy playing with his teammates. This interview marked a more amicable start compared to the previous contentious encounter between Sarkisian and Rowe.

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Rowe referenced Arch Manning’s Hall of Fame uncle, Peyton Manning, and how members of the Manning family have played well at Neyland Stadium before asking Sarkisian how he had told Arch to make the game his own. "This is his moment.
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🔮 After Texas’ thrilling 24-23 comeback win, Sarkisian ran away from Rowe as she attempted to interview him, leaving the ESPN reporter visibly dismayed.
2026-09-26 · Fox News
Texas' Steve Sarkisan's first interview with Holly Rowe goes off without a hitch after viral postgame incident · assertive framing

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After Texas’ thrilling 24-23 comeback win, Sarkisian ran away from Rowe as she attempted to interview him, leaving the ESPN reporter visibly dismayed. asserted
she → run → reporter
On Saturday, prior to the highly anticipated matchup between No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, Rowe interviewed Sarkisian right before kickoff, and it went off without a hitch. asserted
it → anticipate → hitch
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain
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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted
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Rowe referenced Arch Manning’s Hall of Fame uncle, Peyton Manning, and how members of the Manning family have played well at Neyland Stadium before asking Sarkisian how he had told Arch to make the game his own. "This is his moment. asserted
This → reference → Arch
I want him to go out and have fun with his teammates, right? asserted
him → want → teammates
It’s going to continue to play great, but they need to play great together. asserted
they → go → ?
It’s not about just Arch, it’s about the entire team," Sarkisian told ESPN. asserted
Sarkisian → ’ → ESPN
Appreciate you," Rowe responded. asserted
Rowe → appreciate → you
"Appreciate you," Sarkisian replied as he walked back toward his sideline. asserted
he → appreciate → sideline
The postgame interview after the Ohio State game went viral, but the attention didn’t stop there. asserted
attention → go → game
Manning was asked about the viral videos after Texas’ comeback win and pointed to an AI video depicting Sarkisian slapping Rowe, which drew laughs from those in the room. asserted
which → ask → room
Manning has since apologized for his comments, and Sarkisian explained that ESPN was dealing with delays and said he wanted to celebrate with his team. asserted
he → apologize → team
The Texas coach said he has a "great relationship" with Rowe that dates back to his playing days at BYU. asserted
that → say → BYU
Sarkisian hopes he’ll be interviewed by Rowe for a second time on the field after a Longhorns victory on Saturday. asserted
he → hop → Saturday
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