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J Batt Leaves MSU for Kentucky, Announces $401 Million Gift

6/18/2026

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J Batt left his role as Michigan State University athletic director to become the athletic director at the University of Kentucky.
J Batt announced a historic $401 million donation from a single donor that will heavily benefit Spartan athletics.
After Kevin Guskiewicz’s departure, J Batt’s buyout fell from $5 million to $2.5 million.
Tom Izzo urged 600,000 alumni to rally together in response to the leadership upheaval.

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J Batt left his role as Michigan State University athletic director to become the athletic director at the University of Kentucky.
J Batt announced a historic $401 million donation from a single donor that will heavily benefit Spartan athletics.
After Kevin Guskiewicz’s departure, J Batt’s buyout fell from $5 million to $2.5 million.
Tom Izzo urged 600,000 alumni to rally together in response to the leadership upheaval.