Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning apologized on September 15–16, 2026 for laughing during a press conference about an AI-generated video depicting his coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe. Manning called his reaction 'insensitive' in follow-up statements.
On September 13, Texas's Arch Manning led the No. 4 Longhorns to a historic late-game rally to defeat the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. The victory represents a significant upset for both the program and Manning's moment as a starting quarterback.
On 2026-09-12, the college football schedule included multiple AP Top 25 games expected to be lopsided, with the Ohio State-Texas contest positioned as the marquee matchup of the weekend.
Heisman Trophy candidates Arch Manning (Texas) and Jeremiah Sayin (Ohio State) met on September 9, 2026, when the top-ranked Buckeyes faced the fourth-ranked Longhorns in Austin. Manning's 2025 Heisman campaign began with a season-opening loss to Ohio State.
Quarterback Arch Manning led No. 5 Texas to a dominant 59-7 victory over Texas State on September 5, 2026, throwing for 305 yards and four touchdowns, including two to receiver Cam Coleman. The win marked a convincing start to the Longhorns' season.