Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione. who has led the Sooners since 1998, will retire from his full-time responsibilities during the upcoming school year, according to ESPN. Castiglione will retain his title as athletic director emeritus whenever Oklahoma places his successor into office.

OU's Joe Castiglione will step away from his full-time role after 28 years, but is staying on as athletic director emeritus upon the school's hiring of his replacement, The Oklahoman confirmed Monday.

Oklahoma Sooners athletic director Joe Castiglione will retire from his full-time role in the upcoming school year, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel. Once a new athletic director is hired, Castiglione will remain with the athletic department in an "emeritus" role, where he will serve as an advisor to the athletic department.