Texas quarterback Arch Manning did a postgame interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe on Saturday, less than two weeks after apologizing for calling an AI-generated video that depicted her being slapped "hilarious."
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Rowe interviewed Manning on the field after No. 1 Texas survived a late comeback attempt by No. 14 Tennessee to earn a 20-17 victory at Neyland Stadium.
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Texas → interview → Stadium
"I know this was a hard-fought win.
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this → know → ?
This was dramatic down the stretch, but that long drive, you guys punch it in, you go over, and you're hyping up your offensive line.
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you → punch → line
How huge was that moment for you guys in this game?" Rowe asked.
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Rowe → ask → game
"It was fun," Manning said.
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Manning → say → ?
"I thought they battled the whole time.
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they → think → ?
Rowe then asked Manning about the significance of winning at the stadium where his uncle, Peyton Manning, became a college football legend.
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uncle → ask → stadium
Your whole team was," Rowe said.
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"But I know a lot of people think this is a special day for your family.
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You made your own history out on this field today.
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You → make → field
"It's not about me," Manning responded.
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Manning → respond → me
"I didn't play very well, but our team played great.
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team → play → ?
Defense played well.
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Manning completed 14 of 19 passes for 201 yards and an interception.
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Manning → complete → yards
He was sacked six times as Texas finished with just 262 total yards and committed 11 penalties for 115 yards.
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Texas → sack → yards
The Longhorns’ defense recorded 10 sacks, including a program record-tying five by Simmons.
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defense → record → Simmons
Rowe closed by asking Manning about the encouragement he offered Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon after the game.
"I just said keep going," Manning said.
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I wish him all the best.
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"Thanks so much," Rowe said.
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Appreciate it," Manning responded.
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Manning → appreciate → it
The interview garnered mixed reactions on social media, with some praising the cordial nature of it despite the context, while others shared concerns that Manning's personality appears depleted after the controversy and subsequent apology.
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The exchange attracted additional attention because of the controversy that followed Texas’ dramatic 24-23 comeback win over Ohio State on Sept. 12.
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After that game, Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian interrupted Rowe’s opening question, shouted, "Texas fight" and "Hook ’em," and walked away from the interview.
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Sarkisian → interrupt → interview
An altered video subsequently circulated on social media that falsely showed Sarkisian slapping Rowe.
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Sarkisian → alter → Rowe
When Manning was asked about social media edits during a press conference two days later, he brought up the fabricated clip.
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"I saw an AI edit of Sark’s interview," Manning said.
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"Y’all seen that one?
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That’s a good one.
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Of him slapping Holly Rowe.
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It’s hilarious."
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Manning apologized the following day, acknowledging that there was "nothing funny about it" and that his comment had been hurtful.
"I specifically want to apologize to Holly Rowe for what she has personally had to deal with because of my comments," Manning wrote.
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"I have a ton of respect for her and appreciate her showing me grace in this moment.
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I need to do better and will be more thoughtful going forward."
Rowe publicly accepted the apology and revealed that she and Manning had spoken privately.
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"Thank you Arch," Rowe wrote.
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Rowe → thank → you
"I appreciate our conversation about this — which will remain private.
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Apology accepted.
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We move forward with respect and kindness for one another."
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Saturday’s interview appeared to reflect that sentiment, with Rowe praising Manning and the quarterback thanking her before they parted ways.
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