Big Ten athletic department eliminates multiple positions due to recent House settlement

As schools adapt to the new era in college sports in the aftermath of the House settlement, the USC Trojans have reportedly made significant cuts to their athletic department.

The House v. NCAA ruling allows schools to allocate up to $20.5 million to student athletes this year with that figure increasing incrementally over the next 10 years.

The revenue share model is the first of its kind in college athletics, and adjustments were bound to be made across the country as schools search for additional revenue streams.

According to Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times, USC has eliminated 12 jobs within its athletic department in order to cut costs after the House settlement took effect on July 1. Six current employees were notified of their termination last week, while the other six roles were vacant.

"USC has eliminated a dozen jobs in its athletic department in an effort to cut costs in the wake of the House vs. NCAA settlement," Kartje wrote. "Six current USC employees were informed their positions were eliminated. Six other vacant jobs were also eliminated."