Incoming Michigan State athletic director J Batt addressed the MSU community in a letter outlining the impact of the recent House v. NCAA settlement. Starting July 1, 2025, universities can share ...

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 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 ...

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets athletic director J Batt on the field before a game against the Boston College Eagles at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in Atlanta, Oct. 21, 2023.

J Batt speaks Wednesday, June 4, 2025, after being introduced as Michigan State University's new athletic director.© Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal ...

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 ...

Georgia Tech has also taken a big step towards re-establishing itself as one of college athletics’ premier programs under Batt, most notably with back-to-back football bowl berths for the first ...

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.

New athletic director J Batt said he's going to be patient with Georgia Tech's football team and is in no rush to decide on a permanent head coach.

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.