A month into taking over as Michigan State’s new athletic director, J Batt is still getting settled in East Lansing while ...

Michigan State AD J Batt talks at Big Ten media days in Las Vegas, July 24, 2025.

Michigan State athletic director J Batt gave some updates on where things are since stepping into his new role.

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

Jonathan Smith is quiet. So what? Michigan State football players respect him — see Nick Marsh — and will do the talking on ...

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

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

Batt, who shortened his name to J after being one of three Jasons in third grade, won a national championship as a goalie on North Carolina’s 2001 soccer team.

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

J Batt speaks Wednesday, June 4, 2025, after being introduced as Michigan State University's new athletic director. / Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images. ...

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.