Sources: Michigan State athletic director J Batt and Kentucky...

Pete Thamel

Sources: Michigan State athletic director J Batt and Kentucky have finalized a 6-year deal to make him the school’s next Athletic Director and CEO of Champions Blue, the school’s for-profit LLC. His fundraising ability led the Kentucky brass to target him. He’ll replace Mitch Barnhart, who retired after 24 years.

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Jun 15, 2026, 09:22 AM

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