Overview
- Manziel issued an Instagram apology on Sunday, telling ESPN’s crew and Texas A&M fans he was sorry and that he felt “about a 3/10.”
- ESPN has not provided a public reason for the late change, and Manziel said he plans to share more details later.
- The former Aggies quarterback posted from ringside at the Anthony Joshua–Jake Paul fight in Miami on Friday night, fueling online speculation about his absence.
- Oklahoma City Thunder guard and former A&M standout Alex Caruso was announced as the guest picker shortly before the segment, and Manziel also missed a promoted Bleacher Report appearance.
- Texas A&M lost to Miami 10–3 later that day, and Manziel’s no-show drew sharp reactions from fans on social media.