J Batt resigns from Michigan State to become UK athletics director
On3.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
J Batt has officially left his position at Michigan State just weeks after the university's president announced plans to resign. Batt will take on the role of athletics director at the University of Kentucky and serve as CEO of Champions Blue LLC. His departure follows significant unrest among Michigan State's board of trustees.
- •J Batt resigns from Michigan State amid board turmoil
- •He will be the new athletics director at University of Kentucky
- •Batt's move follows the resignation of Michigan State's president
- •Batt also takes on CEO role at Champions Blue LLC
- 8:05 PMOn3.com — J Batt Leaves Michigan State Amid Administrative Upheaval - On3
"J Batt is leaving Michigan State a few weeks after the school's president announced his departure, thanks to an unruly board of trustees.
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