Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione is set to retire from his full-time role during the upcoming school year, ending his longest-tenured run as a current AD in major college sports, sources said. The announcement comes as the Sooners prepare for the 2024 season, a year that will mark the end of Castiglione’s tenure at the helm of the university’s athletic programs.
Castinglione, who has been with the Oklahoma football program since 1998, has overseen the expansion of the university’s athletic facilities and the growth of its sports programs. His retirement signals a new era for the Sooners as the athletic department moves forward without its longest-serving leader.
The university has not yet announced a successor for Castiglione, but the search for a new athletic director is expected to begin soon. The transition will be a pivotal moment for Oklahoma’s athletic department, as it looks to maintain its competitive edge in college sports.