J Batt remains at Michigan State while transitioning to Kentucky AD role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
J Batt continues to serve as the athletic director at Michigan State University, despite recently accepting the same position at the University of Kentucky. Batt has not finalized a departure date and is still fulfilling his duties at MSU. He is being compensated while working for both institutions. Kentucky has not announced a start date for Batt, who publicly represented Kentucky in recent events. This transition follows the announcement of Michigan State's President Kevin Guskiewicz accepting a position at Clemson University, leading to uncertainties at the leadership level for the university.
- •J Batt accepted Kentucky AD position on June 15.
- •Batt continues to work and be paid by Michigan State.
- •Michigan State has not named an interim athletic director.
- •Batt publicly represented Kentucky at an introductory press conference.
- •Guskiewicz's departure could impact Batt's timeline at MSU.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — J Batt still working at Michigan State despite taking Kentucky AD job
"J Batt is still working and being paid at Michigan State despite taking the role as Kentucky athletic director.
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