UK announces official start date for new Athletic Director J Batt
Michigan State and Kentucky finalize the transition of athletic director J Batt, setting his departure and start dates for late July.
The reporting (11)
- Michigan State University names Jon Palumbo interim athletic director WILX · 45d ago
- Jon Palumbo named interim athletic director at Michigan State University CBS News · 46d ago
- Michigan State names Jon Palumbo interim athletic director The Detroit News · 46d ago
- Michigan State names interim athletic director after J Batt's departure Detroit Free Press · 46d ago
- J Batt to leave MSU on July 28 The State News · 46d ago
- Michigan State agrees to negotiated buyout for outgoing athletic director J Batt MLive.com · 46d ago
- J Batt to officially start at Kentucky July 28; MSU to receive $3.95M The Detroit News · 46d ago
- UK announces J Batt start date and buyout terms with Michigan State A Sea Of Blue · 46d ago
- Michigan State Ex-Athletic Director Officially Leaving for Kentucky Later This Month Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Kentucky, Michigan State reach buyout agreement for athletics director J Batt Lexington Herald Leader · 46d ago
- UK announces official start date for new Athletic Director J Batt On3 · 46d ago broke it first
The story so far
J Batt is set to depart Michigan State University on July 28, 2026, following a negotiated buyout agreement between Michigan State and the University of Kentucky. Kentucky has confirmed that Batt will officially begin his new role as athletic director on the same day.
Coverage from outlets including The Detroit News, WILX, and CBS News highlights the appointment of Jon Palumbo as the interim athletic director at Michigan State. Reports also note that Michigan State is slated to receive $3.95 million as part of the buyout agreement reached between the two institutions.
Future developments will involve the formal transition of leadership at both universities. Coverage does not yet specify long-term plans for the interim role at Michigan State beyond the initial appointment.
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The obvious questions
When does J Batt start at the University of Kentucky?
He is scheduled to officially start on July 28, 2026.
Who is the interim athletic director at Michigan State University?
Jon Palumbo has been named to the interim position.
What is the status of the buyout agreement?
Michigan State and the University of Kentucky have reached a negotiated agreement, with Michigan State to receive $3.95 million.
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