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Oregon State Athletic Director Scott Barnes to Retire in 2026

3/27/2026

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Oregon State University athletic director Scott Barnes will retire on August 31, 2026, and transition to a senior advisor role until August 31, 2027.
The 63-year-old Barnes helped navigate conference realignment and the upcoming launch of the new Pac-12 Conference.
Under his leadership, OSU teams won 13 conference titles and achieved significant academic success.
A national search for his successor will begin soon.

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Oregon State University athletic director Scott Barnes will retire on August 31, 2026, and transition to a senior advisor role until August 31, 2027.
The 63-year-old Barnes helped navigate conference realignment and the upcoming launch of the new Pac-12 Conference.
Under his leadership, OSU teams won 13 conference titles and achieved significant academic success.
A national search for his successor will begin soon.