A few months before being fired, Haller expressed interest in possible Michigan State facility naming rights and that remains ...

New Michigan State athletic director J Batt is not letting any grass grow under his feet. He is already working the circuit trying to raise money for the new er ...

Michigan State athletic director J Batt held court at the Big Ten Football Media Days in Las Vegas to discuss additional revenue sources such as potential naming rights to Spartan Stadium. He also ...

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

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

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets athletic director J Batt is introduced on the field against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Oct. 20, 2022.

Michigan State has hired Georgia Tech’s J Batt as its newest athletic director. Batt replaces Alan Haller, who held the position for four years before being let go last month. MSU was seeking an ...

Michigan State athletic director J Batt, second from left, poses with MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz, left, Batt's wife Leah and sons and Sparty the mascot during a news conference, Wednesday ...

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 ...

Batt mentioned a heightened emphasis on fundraising, the importance of a successful football program, and asking questions. Izzo addressed media members following the press conference.

Georgia Tech athletic director J Batt speaks at a news conference, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, in Atlanta. Credit: AP/Danny Karnik “Nick had great comments about him,” Izzo said.