Longhorn Network's transition to the SEC is complete, as Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte helped open up the new streaming/broadcast studio Tuesday morning.

Set inside Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium, the space features multiple booths powered by Dell Technology and will broadcast games and visuals as the Southeastern Conference and ESPN take over broadcasting rights. However, the rebooted network wasn't birthed out of the move from the Big 12 to the SEC. Del Conte and Drew Martin, the university's senior associate AD, have been discussing the idea for years.

"When we first came down here in 2018, it was how do we build something ... where we could own the content in games," Martin said. "And then when the SEC shift and network shift came to be, we were required to produce the game. So that just put it into high-gear."

The first test for the new LHN staff will be Thursday when the women's soccer team faces off against Houston in Texas' SEC sports debut. Getting to this point has been a grind for the workers — most of whom have only been there for a year and a half.

The staff will consist of not only expert producers but also students. LHN is partnering with the Moody College of Communication to give Texas students an opportunity to gain valuable real world experience in the broadcasting industry.

"What starts here changes the world. I mean, the reason that we all have jobs is to educate students," Martin said.

"Being able to find opportunities for students to not just learn the classroom, but to learn actually performing job functions in and around athletic programs of the stature of Texas is a win-win for everybody."

Live games won't be available on the LHN app, but there will still be exclusive content viewers won't be able to find anywhere else. Highlights, behind-the-scenes content, coaches' shows and interviews with UT athletes are a few of the things set to be available. Additionally, replays of games stored in the original Longhorn Network archives will be available along with post-game press conferences.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas ready for SEC with revamped Longhorn Network studios