Stewart Mandel lays his gherkin on the table and states unequivocally that Texas will not win its game in the 'Shoe with OSU. Unless a whole host of things happen, thoughtfully provided with an asterisk, EDSBS.com-style:
* The author reserves the right to revoke his prediction under any of the following conditions: A) Another key Ohio State player accepts gifts from a booster and gets suspended; B) Cedric Benson and Derrick Johnson are suddenly granted an extra year of eligibility and return to Austin; or C) Someone steals all of Tressel's sweater vests and after suffering a panic attack, he fails to show up for the game by kickoff.