J Batt reflects on first year as Michigan State AD amid challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
As of June 13, 2026, J Batt marks one year as Michigan State's athletic director. He succeeded after a successful stint at Georgia Tech, where he oversaw significant athletic achievements and fundraising records. Batt's major moves at MSU include hiring Pat Fitzgerald as head football coach and launching Spartan Ventures. Recent tensions arise from the departure of the university president who appointed him, raising questions about Batt's future in East Lansing.
- •J Batt officially started as MSU AD on June 17, 2025.
- •He was hired after leading Georgia Tech to postseason successes.
- •Batt's major initiatives include hiring Pat Fitzgerald and launching Spartan Ventures.
- •Concerns grow about his future as MSU's president departs amid conflicts.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — J Batt Year in Review
"Today marks the beginning of year two in Batt’s tenure as MSU AD
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