Interest level shifts for potential Michigan State athletic director candidate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Dan Bartholomae, the Western Michigan athletic director, has emerged as a candidate for the Michigan State athletic director position following J Batt's departure. However, a recent report indicates that Bartholomae has not communicated with Michigan State and is not currently interested in pursuing opportunities elsewhere. This update complicates the speculation surrounding his candidacy, as stakeholders evaluate their options moving forward. Further developments regarding the athletic director search at Michigan State are anticipated in the coming weeks.
- •Dan Bartholomae is considered a top candidate for MSU's athletic director role.
- •Bartholomae reported no interest in leaving Western Michigan at this time.
- •J Batt's exit from MSU triggered speculation about potential replacements.
- •The search process for a new athletic director is ongoing.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Report on interest level for possible MSU athletic director candidate
"An interesting report came out this week on the interest level from a possible Michigan State athletic director candidate
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