During the win over Ohio State, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian had a strained interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. The exchange on the field was strained, with Sarkisian seeming distracted. It quickly drew criticism across the internet and from critics like Paul Finebaum and Gordon Monson. The incident was broadcast live, amplifying the negative response. The University of Texas afterward blamed 'technical difficulties' for the awkward exchange, stating that equipment problems disrupted the interview. Clips of the moment were passed around by fans.