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Report: Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes is retiring

March 26, 2026

By Griffin McVeigh, On3 Sports: The Oregon State athletic department has gone through plenty of changes in recent times. A consistent presence through it all has been AD Scott Barnes. However, his time in Corvallis is now coming to an end. Barnes is retiring, per Oregon Live.

“Scott Barnes, who for almost a decade as athletic director guided one of the most turbulent periods in Oregon State sports history, is retiring,” the report said. “Amid his 10th year in Corvallis, the 63-year-old Barnes had four years remaining on his contract.

Barnes will serve as athletic director until August 31, when he’ll retire and become a senior advisor for athletics through Aug. 31, 2027.”

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