Overview

• Sources tell ESPN that Michigan State is poised to name Georgia Tech athletic director Jason Batt to succeed Alan Haller with a formal announcement expected soon.
• Batt has overseen fundraising at Georgia Tech since October 2022, boosting donations by 43% to $78.2 million in his first fiscal year.
• He previously served as Alabama’s chief operating officer and chief revenue officer, where he launched a $600 million capital campaign.
• University leaders seek to capitalize on Batt’s power-conference experience and fundraising acumen to modernize the athletic department and manage new NCAA revenue-sharing policies.
• Batt’s professional relationship with MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz dates to their time at North Carolina, reflecting long-standing governance ties.