REACTION: Michigan State lands DYNAMITE athletic director Dan Bartholomae; MSU football resurging?

By Spartans IllustratedAugust 17, 2026

Michigan State Spartans land Dan Bartholomae as athletic director, sparking optimism for a new era in East Lansing. Can his proven track record—highlighted by 37 conference championships at Western Michigan and major fundraising successes—transform Spartans athletics and restore football’s prominence? Matt Sheehan spotlights Bartholomew's ambitious vision, from handling stadium renovations to keeping a competitive edge in the Big Ten.

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