On this latest episode of the Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast, our Aidan Champion discusses what he's hoping to hear from Spartans coach Jonathan Smith at Big Ten Media Days.

J Batt isn’t thinking about the next decade. He’s thinking about next month. That’s when MSU's new AD will likely have to navigate revenue sharing.

J Batt hired longtime peer Jon Palumbo away from Georgia Tech, where he's been interim AD since Batt took the Michigan State job.

Michigan State president Kevin Guskiewicz introduces new vice president and director of athletics J Batt with a formal ceremony in East Lansing, at the Tom Izzo Football Building, on Wednesday ...

Michigan State athletic director J Batt and President Kevin M. Guskiewicz answered questions from the media at Batt's introductory press conference on Wednesday. Aidan Champion | Jun 4, 2025.

Michigan State Athletic Director J Batt speaks, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, after being introduced as the Spartan’s new athletic director.

Michigan State Athletic Director J Batt, middle, and wife Leah share a laugh with MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo, right, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, before Batt was introduced as the Spartan’s new ...

J Batt, Michigan State's new athletic director, prioritizes revitalizing the football program, which has struggled since 2015. Batt aims to support coaches through resource allocation, structural ...

Michigan State University Athletic Director J Batt speaks, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, after being introduced as the Spartan’s new athletic director.

J Batt said Michigan State has a top-10 athletic department in the country. The school’s next athletic director made it clear the football program must lead the way to make his statement ring true.

J Batt bullish on Michigan State as top-10 athletic department. Updated: Jun. 04, 2025, 9:18 p.m. ... Michigan State’s new athletic director is diving into the role.

J Batt, Michigan State's new athletic director, prioritizes revitalizing the football program, which has struggled since 2015. Batt aims to support coaches through resource allocation, structural ...