“The Board of Trustees is focused on working together to finalize a leadership plan that supports a stable and smooth transition at MSU. MSU Athletics is a thriving, winning program worthy of the very best leadership and the achievements of our Spartan athletes speak for themselves. We look forward to seeing the culture of innovation established under J Batt continue under the leadership of MSU’s next athletic director. We wish J, his wife Leah and their family well as they embark on their new journey at Kentucky.”