Michigan State University's Board of Trustees approved the hiring of the Spartans' new athletic director J Batt on Friday, ...

In his introductory press conference as Michigan State athletic director, J Batt made some bold claims when discussing the Spartans' program. Now can he back it up as the head honcho?

Read a letter from new Michigan State athletic director J Batt to the community about Friday night's historic ruling that will change college sports.

Guskiewicz himself makes $975,000 in base salary as MSU president, as well as $150,000 in deferred compensation each year.

Taking a holistic overview of what will transform his new home into the top-10 athletic department nationally the 43-year-old believes it can become. “You've just got to look at all of it, ...

J Batt says Michigan State has a top-10 athletic department in the country. The school’s next athletic director made it clear ...

Michigan State University hired J Batt as its 21st athletic director, the first external hire in 30 years. Batt, former athletic director at Georgia Tech, was chosen after a nationwide search led ...

Standing before a crowd of coaches, trustees, faculty and community members in the Tom Izzo Football Building, J Batt was formally introduced earlier today as Michigan State University’s 21st ...

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz, left, and incoming Athletics Director J Batt, right, speak at a press conference in East Lansing, Mich., on June 4, 2025. Andrew Roth / WKAR-MSU ...

Michigan State athletic director J Batt and President Kevin M. Guskiewicz answered questions from the media at Batt's introductory press conference on Wednesday. Aidan Champion | Jun 4, 2025 ...

Michigan State Athletic Director J Batt, middle, and wife Leah share a laugh with MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo, right, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, before Batt was introduced as the Spartan’s new ...

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz and new Vice President and Athletic Director J Batt pose for a photo in East Lansing, Michigan on June 4, 2025.