All was quiet from the Michigan State athletic department for several weeks. Speculation swirled on whether Jonathan Smith would get fired or return for a third

It’s easy to mistake silence for inaction. But Michigan State fans should know now not make that mistake with J Batt.

Michigan State football is firing Jonathan Smith. Here's what AD J Batt needs to do to return the Spartans to football glory.

As Michigan State athletic director J Batt avoided reporters, football coach Jonathan Smith said he does not yet know if he will return in 2026.

Michigan State athletic director J Batt on Sunday released a statement to address the firing of head football coach Jonathan Smith. “The 2025 football season has not lived up to our shared standards for Michigan State football,

EAST LANSING — In a little less than three months on the job, at a new university in a new town, J Batt already has traveled to many corners of Michigan. A lot of his nascent duties as Michigan State’s athletic director have been to ask questions.

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State athletic director J Batt didn't get too brash when asked about how he would evaluate the school's relationship with Central Michigan after infamous sign-stealer Connor Stalions was on the Chippewas' sideline in a game ...

"I trust J Batt and MSU leadership to make the right hire. I’m locked in, excited to be a Spartan."

A week ago, Indiana announced a 20-year, $50 million deal with Merchants Bank for the naming rights to the playing surface at Memorial Stadium, the Hoosiers' home football field. In 2023, while serving as athletic director at Georgia Tech, J Batt helped ...

Michigan State approved a contract amendment for Izzo that increases his salary to approximately $7.2 million per year.