Johnny Manziel has issued a heartfelt apology.

Former Texas A&M star Johnny Manziel has broken his silence after no-showing ‘College GameDay’ on Saturday.

The former quarterback was scheduled to appear on the ESPN show ahead of the Aggies’ game against Miami. But Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso was the one who showed up as the guest picker.

The occasion was, of course, a massive one for TAMU. It marked their first CFP appearance, so it made sense to have one of their most popular players around. Even so, Johnny Football was nowhere to be seen.

Internet sleuths pointed to his Instagram Story, which suggested he had quite a night out, having attended the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua Fight in Miami the night before.

However, the erstwhile QB has called out the “fake narrative,” issuing an apology to his former school, as well as ESPN.

“I will have plenty more to say about what transpired yesterday,” he wrote on his IG Story.“There is almost nothing on this earth that would have made me miss that game.”

He added:

“To all the people that genuinely reached out and checked in on me, I cannot thank you enough. To ESPN, Pat, Coach, Desmond and the entire crew on GameDay, I apologize, it was out of my control. To the Aggies and A&M fanbase, I’m sorry. I will continue to let everyone out there run with a fake narrative and at the end of the day, perception always wins over reality. I love all of you who genuinely support me through good and bad like you’ve done for years.”

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Johnny Manziel Feeling “3/10”

Johnny Manziel (Image Credits: Imagn)
Manziel suggested that he was under the weather, feeling 30 percent as good as he usually feels.

“I have no doubt Texas A&M and the Aggie football program will be in that position. I’m recovering and feeling about a 3/10, going to rest up and try and get back to normal. Much love,” he wrote.

Johnny Manziel had also agreed to join Bleacher Report for the game, according to Awful Announcing. It would have conflicted with his ‘College GameDay’ appearance, but he didn’t make it anyway.

He was replaced by the outlet’s contributor, Ray G.

As for the Aggies, they lost 10-3 in their playoff debut.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.