https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/j-batt-leaves-michigan-state-amid-administrative-upheavalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/j-batt-leaves-michigan-state-amid-administrative-upheavalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/j-batt-leaves-michigan-state-amid-administrative-upheaval#u989Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:57:09 +0000J Batt is leaving Michigan State University after one season to become Kentucky’s athletic director and CEO of its NIL venture, Champions Blue. His departure follows President Kevin Guskiewicz’s recent move to Clemson, which triggered a contract buyout reduction from $5 million to $2.5 million. Batt’s hire marks Kentucky’s 11th AD in program history. Michigan State’s leadership shakeup continues as Batt’s exit accelerates administrative instability.What's confirmed:J Batt accepted a six-year contract as Kentucky’s athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue, the school’s for-profit NIL arm.Bat https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/j-batt-leaves-michigan-state-amid-administrative-upheavalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/j-batt-leaves-michigan-state-amid-administrative-upheaval#u654Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:27:12 +0000Michigan State athletic director J Batt has left the university to become Kentucky’s new athletics director, accelerating a wave of administrative turnover at MSU. His departure follows the school’s president’s recent resignation amid board disputes. Kentucky finalized a six-year deal with Batt, who returns to the SEC after one season in East Lansing. Tom Izzo criticized the circumstances surrounding Batt’s exit.What's confirmed:J Batt is leaving Michigan State to become Kentucky’s athletic director, effective immediately.Kentucky finalized a six-year deal with Batt to replace Mitch Barnhart.B