Kentucky Targets Michigan State AD J Batt as His Buyout Falls to $2.5 Million
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Updated · WILX · Jun 13
Kentucky Targets Michigan State AD J Batt as His Buyout Falls to $2.5 Million
3 articles · Updated · WILX · Jun 13
Summary
$2.5 million is now the cost for Kentucky to hire away Michigan State athletic director J Batt after a contract clause cut his buyout in half.
Kevin M. Guskiewicz's decision to leave as Michigan State president triggered the reduction from $5 million, easing Kentucky's push to bring Batt back to the SEC.
ESPN reported the deal is not yet finalized, but Batt has emerged as Kentucky's target for the same athletic director role.
June 4, 2025 marked Batt's introduction at Michigan State, meaning he could depart a little more than a year into the job as the school also navigates a presidential transition.