The new revenue-sharing model in college sports is forcing the Indiana University athletic department to cut costs — even if it means cutting jobs.

Indiana University and many other schools are facing an unprecedented dilemma—pay players market value or risk becoming less competitive on the field. In Bloomington, the solution appears to be running a leaner department.

A month after the Hoosiers advanced to the 12-team College Football Playoff, Indiana University laid off 25 athletic department employees as it prepares for revenue sharing with athletes that is expected to begin this year,