Bartholomae Lands at MSU with Big Buyout | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Michigan State has landed Dan Bartholomae as its new athletic director — a move that comes with a hefty price tag. After previously turning down the Spartans, Bartholomae now joins East Lansing following a stellar run at Western Michigan, where he led record fundraising, a conference football title, and a national hockey championship. His arrival follows the abrupt exit of the previous AD after just one year, making this hire critical for stability. But there’s a catch: Bartholomae signed a lucrative extension with Western Michigan last summer, leaving MSU on the hook for a $5M+ buyout due within two months. Despite the financial burden, university leaders are confident in his vision to rebuild Spartan Athletics — and Western Michigan is already searching for its next AD. The Spartans are betting big on Bartholomae to usher in a winning culture and spark a new era for their programs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0230803cc53e6142