“Super Genius”: Fans React as Michigan State AD Reportedly Becomes Kentucky’s Top Target

Michigan State University athletic director Jason Batt had quite the eventful 2025-26 season as his first campaign as the school’s head of athletics. The college football team, coached by Pat Fitzgerald, was unable to make that season’s college football playoff and did not participate in any postseason bowls. For coach Tom Izzo’s men’s basketball squad, Michigan State made it to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

While there is potential for Batt to build on his first campaign with the team and reap more success, he has seemingly moved on to greener pastures. On Saturday, June 13, college football insider Pete Thamel reported on his X/Twitter that the Kentucky Wildcats are the likely suitor for Batt’s next home. The Kentucky-based program recently let go of athletic director Mark Stoops last December.

College football fans and spectators hail Batt for the what is considered to be a clever move, and welcome him to the Wildcats.

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“Sounds like a super genius, welcome home big blue Batt,” one fan said.

“Saw him on Bloomberg TV, really smart business mind,” another fan shared.

“This shakeup at MSU is wild like a bad transfer portal decision, but Kentucky getting their guy back is comedy gold for SEC fans,” another user explained.

“‘New chapters for everyone! Change brings opportunity. MSU will rebound, and Kentucky gets a star!’,” a user wrote.

Other users all over X/Twitter feel the other way and are glad that Batt is no longer part of the Spartans program.

“Good riddance. Guy’s worthless,” one fan claimed.

“Goodbye. That dolt hired Pat Fitzgerald,” another user pointed out.

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“Wasn’t even there long enough to use a picture of him in MSU gear,” a fan posted.
Batt’s deal to join the Wildcats is yet to be finalized, but Thamel notes that the pairing is more than likely to occur. The Spartans will now have to look for a replacement for Batt, as his leaving after one year comes as a surprise. Batt will now…

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Publish date : 2026-06-14 07:51:00

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