J Batt to earn nearly $3 million per year at Kentucky
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
J Batt has signed a six-year contract with Kentucky, set to pay him $17.85 million in total compensation. The deal increases his earnings by $5.25 million compared to his contract with Michigan State, where he earned $1.85 million last year. Batt's new compensation begins at $2.6 million in the first year, which will rise annually due to supplemental compensation. The contract also includes a $5 million buyout payment to Michigan State, following President Kevin Guskiewicz's announcement to leave the school. Batt’s tenure at Michigan State was brief, marked by significant fundraising initiatives and plans for stadium renovations.
- •Kentucky contract totals $17.85 million over six years.
- •Batt's compensation increases to $3.35 million in the final year.
- •He previously served as Michigan State's AD for one year.
- •Kentucky will cover Batt's $5 million buyout from Michigan State.
- •Batt initiated a $1 billion capital campaign at Michigan State.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — How much will Kentucky athletics director J Batt make on 6-year deal?
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Former MSU AD J Batt will make nearly $3 million per year at Kentucky
"Kentucky has hired J Batt as athletics director and Champions Blue CEO. Here's what the former Michigan State AD will make with the Wildcats:
"J Batt left Michigan State for Kentucky and received a six-year contract paying him $17.85 million in total compensation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:38 PMHow much will Kentucky athletics director J Batt make on 6-year deal?
Kentucky has hired J Batt as athletics director and Champions Blue CEO. Here's what the former Michigan State AD will make with the Wildcats:
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:24 PMFormer MSU AD J Batt will make nearly $3 million per year at Kentucky
J Batt left Michigan State for Kentucky and received a six-year contract paying him $17.85 million in total compensation.
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