The Longhorn Network’s Hidden Legacy | Texas Longhorns Football News

The Longhorn Network, Texas’ controversial 24-hour sports channel launched in 2011, may have sparked division but ultimately saved the Big 12. Iowa State’s Jamie Pollard reveals how the network’s revenue-sharing deal kept Texas, Oklahoma, and OSU from bolting to the Pac-12 — a move that could’ve shattered the conference. Instead, it funded smaller schools like Iowa State and Baylor, boosting their facilities and competitiveness — even if it ironically hurt Texas’ championship run. What many saw as a power play, Pollard calls a lifeline for the Big 12. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05e80cdf3bda1966