How does half of our fan base depend on it?

While true that I believe most of our fans would like to see the game continue, I would have to say, we are pretty excited about playing USC, Washington, Stanford and Oregon(after next season)etc., every season.

We are very excited about the chance to make a Rose Bowl as PAC 12 Champs, we are excited to have strong competition with fun teams in our house and on the road year in a year out.

We won't feel the loss of the rivalry game that much. Additionally, we may miss a few years but I am guessing that we play it more often than we don't.