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$154.6b
24H VOL:
$323,326,361
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,969,435,260
419,363
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Oct 10, 2:38 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets focus on predicting the margin of victory for either Indiana or Nebraska specifically within the third quarter of their college football matchup. Each market corresponds to a different point differential threshold that must be exceeded by the winning team during that quarter alone.
All markets resolve based solely on points scored during the third quarter of play in the Indiana vs Nebraska college football game scheduled for October 10, 2026. A 'Yes' outcome occurs if the winning team achieves a point differential exceeding the specified threshold for that market during this quarter. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of its original start time, markets remain open and resolve according to the official result. Should the game fail to start within this 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price. Kalshi explicitly disclaims any affiliation with the NCAA, and all associated trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
Often, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and risk management, while this market is driven by the collective predictions of individual traders. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information, biases, or simply a different assessment of probabilities. It’s common to see this market move independently of sportsbook lines, particularly as new information emerges or public sentiment shifts. Comparing the two can offer a broader perspective on the likely outcome.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism. Traders buy and sell contracts representing different point spreads for the third quarter, and the price of each contract reflects the probability of that spread occurring. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the collective expectation. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price movements are driven by supply and demand; if many traders believe Indiana will cover, the price of contracts favoring Indiana will increase, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing allows for a real-time assessment of the likely outcome.
This market resolves around Oct 10, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final third-quarter spread of the Indiana vs Nebraska game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result reported by sports data providers. Traders holding contracts on the correct spread will receive a payout of 100 cents per contract, while those holding contracts on the incorrect spread will receive nothing. The platform will automatically execute the payouts based on the verified result.
Several factors could influence the price of contracts in this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Indiana or Nebraska teams would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they are expected to impact the game, could also play a role. Public sentiment, reflected in media coverage and social media discussions, can also affect trading activity. Finally, any late-breaking news related to team strategy or coaching decisions could shift expectations and move the market.