https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/j-batt-leaves-michigan-state-to-be-kentucky-athletic-directorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/j-batt-leaves-michigan-state-to-be-kentucky-athletic-directorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/j-batt-leaves-michigan-state-to-be-kentucky-athletic-director#u2112Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:06:31 +0000Michigan State athletic director J Batt has finalized his move to the University of Kentucky, where he will serve as athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue. His departure follows the recent exit of MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz to Clemson, which reduced Batt’s buyout and enabled the transition. Kentucky announced a six-year deal, while MSU faces another leadership vacancy. Tom Izzo has previously criticized the instability at MSU.What's confirmed:J Batt is leaving Michigan State after just over one year to become Kentucky’s athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue, the school’s for-pr https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/j-batt-leaves-michigan-state-to-be-kentucky-athletic-directorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/j-batt-leaves-michigan-state-to-be-kentucky-athletic-director#u1372Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0000J Batt has finalized his departure from Michigan State to become the University of Kentucky’s athletic director, marking a swift succession amid ongoing leadership turmoil at MSU. Kentucky announced the hire as part of a six-year deal, while Michigan State faces another vacancy in its top athletic role. Sources confirm the move follows the recent departure of MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz to Clemson. Tom Izzo has criticized the instability, calling it disruptive.What's confirmed:J Batt has finalized his departure from Michigan State to serve as athletic director at the University of Kentucky.