New athletic director J Batt plans to take a broad overview of Michigan State's sports program when he arrives, but football will be his top priority.

A wide hallway linking the Tom Izzo Football Building and Skandalaris Center showcases team and individual accomplishments. Although it’s freshly renovated, the years listing Michigan State’s Big Ten championships stops at 2015.

Michigan State's new athletic director J Batt promises the Spartans will thrive in NIL, and especially in football. “It's imperative we support all our sports,” Batt said. “But do not be confused. Every athletic department competing at the highest level must be successful in football.