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

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

With a new administration and lots of key players retained, there's increased pressure for Michigan State to win this season.

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.

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, 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 ...

Michigan State athletic director J Batt commented on the everchanging world of the NCAA and the Spartans approach to it ...

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 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 ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — J Batt said Michigan State has a top-10 athletic department in the country. The school's next athletic director made it clear that the football program must lead the ...

Michigan State athletic director J Batt talks Spartans at Big Ten football media days on Thursday, July 24, 2025.