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$279,496,801
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2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,923,931,766
416,910
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Closed: Oct 9, 10:43 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on predicting which team will score the first touchdown in an upcoming college football game. It includes scenarios where either team scores first, or neither team scores a touchdown during the entire match, including any overtime periods. The outcome depends purely on the game's live progression and scoring events.
The market determines which team scores the first touchdown in the Iowa St. vs BYU college football game scheduled for October 9, 2026, with three possible outcomes: BYU scores first, Iowa St. scores first, or neither team scores a touchdown at all. All types of touchdowns—including offensive, defensive, and special teams plays—are counted, and scores occurring in overtime still count toward the outcome. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original kickoff time, the market remains active and resolves based on the final result. If the game does not start within that 48-hour window, the market resolves to a fair price. Kalshi explicitly states it is not affiliated with the NCAA, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often differing from initial sportsbook lines due to the influence of public opinion and information aggregation. Sportsbooks initially set lines based on their own analysis, but these can shift based on betting action. This market, like others, can sometimes align with sportsbook odds, but often diverges as new information emerges or as traders on Kalshi identify perceived mispricings. It's common to see prediction markets offer a more accurate forecast, especially closer to the event.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing each possible outcome. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders buy into a particular outcome, its price increases, and the implied probability rises. Conversely, selling pressure lowers the price and decreases the probability. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to efficiently incorporate new information and adjust its predictions in real-time.
This market resolves around Oct 10, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will be determined by identifying which team scores the first touchdown in the Iowa State vs BYU game. The outcome will be based on official game statistics and play-by-play data. It’s important to note that any scoring plays subject to review or overturned by officials will be reflected in the final resolution of this market.
Several factors could influence this market before the game concludes. News regarding key player injuries for either Iowa State or BYU would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly conditions that favor a specific offensive style, could also impact trading activity. Additionally, any pre-game analysis or reports suggesting a tactical advantage for one team over the other could shift the probabilities reflected in this market. Finally, large volume trades on Kalshi could also indicate informed betting activity and cause price fluctuations.